Marshall Allen, 99, Astronaut (2024)
The work is centered around Marshall Allen, renowned free and avant-garde jazz musician and current leader of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, of which he has been a continual member since 1958. For this film, the artist composed two original scores for Allen to interpret, inviting him to engage, through music, in an intimate conversation about the spontaneity of music-making, the rigor of rehearsals, and the potentiality of collaboration.
Director: Ari Benjamin Meyers
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: May 20, 2024
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marshall Allen, 99, Astronaut about?
- The work is centered around Marshall Allen, renowned free and avant-garde jazz musician and current leader of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, of which he has been a continual member since 1958. For this film, the artist composed two original scores for Allen to interpret, inviting him to engage, through music, in an intimate conversation about the spontaneity of music-making, the rigor of rehearsals, and the potentiality of collaboration.
- Who directed Marshall Allen, 99, Astronaut?
- Marshall Allen, 99, Astronaut was directed by Ari Benjamin Meyers.
- How long is Marshall Allen, 99, Astronaut?
- Marshall Allen, 99, Astronaut has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).