Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand (1985)
The accomplished soprano saxist details his life and musical adventures with the likes of Cecil Taylor, and performs with his band. Includes interviews and footage of a concert at New Jazz at the Public Theater, New York City, New York, on October 29, 1983. "Lacy shows how jazz continually becomes world music... That makes for a video that gives more and more, a real investment" Kevin Lynch, DOWNBEAT "This is one of the better jazz documentaries. The virtuosic soprano saxophonist talks about his entire career... and performs with his group" Scott Yanow, AMG
Director: Peter Bull
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 27, 1985
Cast
Production: Rhapsody Films
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand about?
- The accomplished soprano saxist details his life and musical adventures with the likes of Cecil Taylor, and performs with his band. Includes interviews and footage of a concert at New Jazz at the Public Theater, New York City, New York, on October 29, 1983. "Lacy shows how jazz continually becomes world music... That makes for a video that gives more and more, a real investment" Kevin Lynch, DOWNBEAT "This is one of the better jazz documentaries. The virtuosic soprano saxophonist talks about his entire career... and performs with his group" Scott Yanow, AMG
- Who directed Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand?
- Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand was directed by Peter Bull.
- Who stars in Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand?
- Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand stars Steve Lacy.
- How long is Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand?
- Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand?
- Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand is a Documentary film.