Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions (2014)
Tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.
Cast
- Zakir Hussain - Zakir Hussain
- Béla Fleck - Béla Fleck
- Edgar Meyer - Edgar Meyer
- Steve Smith - Steve Smith
- Giovanni Hidalgo - Giovanni Hidalgo
- Eric Harland - Eric Harland
- Ganesh Rajagopalan - Ganesh Rajagopalan
- Rakesh Chaurasia - Rakesh Chaurasia
- Niladri Kumar - Niladri Kumar
- George Brooks - George Brooks
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions about?
- Tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.
- Who directed Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
- Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions was directed by Anisa Qureshi, Taylor Phillips.
- Who stars in Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
- Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions stars Zakir Hussain, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Steve Smith, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eric Harland.
- How long is Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
- Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
- Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions is a Music film.