The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America (2012)

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Born poor in Baltimore, Chick Webb broke his back as a boy and faced life as a hunchback dwarf afflicted with Spinal Tuberculosis. Someone suggested drumming as physical therapy, and Webb found his calling: at only 16 he built the hottest jazz orchestra in America at Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom, one of the rare places where Blacks and Whites could socialize together. The artists discovered and mentored by Webb are extraordinary, but perhaps no star shines brighter than that of Ella Fitzgerald. Features interviews with those who knew or played with Webb and period footage.

Director: Jeff Kaufman
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 92 min
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Production: Floating World Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America about?
Born poor in Baltimore, Chick Webb broke his back as a boy and faced life as a hunchback dwarf afflicted with Spinal Tuberculosis. Someone suggested drumming as physical therapy, and Webb found his calling: at only 16 he built the hottest jazz orchestra in America at Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom, one of the rare places where Blacks and Whites could socialize together. The artists discovered and mentored by Webb are extraordinary, but perhaps no star shines brighter than that of Ella Fitzgerald. Features interviews with those who knew or played with Webb and period footage.
Who directed The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America?
The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America was directed by Jeff Kaufman.
How long is The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America?
The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America?
The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America produced?
The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America was produced in United States of America.