Opus Jazz (1963)
A documentary portrait of the Kurylewicz Quintet at work in the recording studio, Opus Jazz captures the stop-and-start process of rehearsal before the musicians lock into rhythm and achieve full improvisational flow. Majewski’s film highlights both the discipline and spontaneity of modern jazz in 1960s Poland.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Cast
- Andrzej Kurylewicz - trumpet
- Jan 'Ptaszyn' Wróblewski - tenor saxophone
- Wojciech Karolak - piano
- Roman Dylag - bass
- Andrzej Dąbrowski - percussion
Screenplay
Editing: Krystyna Rutkowska
Production: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Janusz Majewski
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Opus Jazz about?
- A documentary portrait of the Kurylewicz Quintet at work in the recording studio, Opus Jazz captures the stop-and-start process of rehearsal before the musicians lock into rhythm and achieve full improvisational flow. Majewski’s film highlights both the discipline and spontaneity of modern jazz in 1960s Poland.
- Who directed Opus Jazz?
- Opus Jazz was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in Opus Jazz?
- Opus Jazz stars Andrzej Kurylewicz, Jan 'Ptaszyn' Wróblewski, Wojciech Karolak, Roman Dylag, Andrzej Dąbrowski.
- How long is Opus Jazz?
- Opus Jazz has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Opus Jazz?
- Opus Jazz is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Opus Jazz produced?
- Opus Jazz was produced in Poland.