Passing the Torch (2016)
Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.
Director: Bret Primack
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: November 14, 2016
Cast
- Jimmy Heath - Self
- Brice Winston - Self
- Doug Tidaback - Self
- Scott Black - Self
Original Language: en
Keywords
jazz, instrumental jazz, music school
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passing the Torch about?
- Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.
- Who directed Passing the Torch?
- Passing the Torch was directed by Bret Primack.
- Who stars in Passing the Torch?
- Passing the Torch stars Jimmy Heath, Brice Winston, Doug Tidaback, Scott Black.
- How long is Passing the Torch?
- Passing the Torch has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Passing the Torch?
- Passing the Torch is a Documentary film.