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202477 minGdocumentary

Not Not Jazz

202477 minGdocumentary

Twenty-five years after their formation, the avant-groove band Medeski, Martin & Wood records a new album at Allaire Studio.

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Twenty-five years after their formation, the avant-groove band Medeski, Martin & Wood records a new album at Allaire Studio.

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Jason Miller

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Medeski, Martin & Wood gather at Allaire Studio to record a new album, twenty-five years after their formation. The band, known for its avant-groove style, engages in an improvisational creative process. The documentary captures their interactions and music-making, providing insight into their artistic evolution during the recording sessions that span 77 minutes.

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