Brother Yusef (2005)

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The path to Yusef Lateef was a journey into the unknown. We were aware that he is one of the great maestros of jazz and one of the last of his generation still alive. In an era of black culture that probably found its strongest form of expression in music, he was a contemporary and companion of those musicians who helped to shape and renew jazz: John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderley. Now, at the age of 84, Yusef Lateef lives withdrawn in his house in the woods somewhere in New England – in a room full of musical instruments. He still plays his saxophone today, as he has done for most of his life. (Humbert & Penzel)

Director: Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yusef Lateef
Editing: Simone Fürbringer
Production: Cine Nomad, Balzli & Fahrer Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brother Yusef about?
The path to Yusef Lateef was a journey into the unknown. We were aware that he is one of the great maestros of jazz and one of the last of his generation still alive. In an era of black culture that probably found its strongest form of expression in music, he was a contemporary and companion of those musicians who helped to shape and renew jazz: John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderley. Now, at the age of 84, Yusef Lateef lives withdrawn in his house in the woods somewhere in New England – in a room full of musical instruments. He still plays his saxophone today, as he has done for most of his life. (Humbert & Penzel)
Who directed Brother Yusef?
Brother Yusef was directed by Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert.
Who stars in Brother Yusef?
Brother Yusef stars Yusef Lateef.
How long is Brother Yusef?
Brother Yusef has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Brother Yusef?
Brother Yusef is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Brother Yusef produced?
Brother Yusef was produced in Germany, Switzerland.