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1985119 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Rising Tones Cross

1985119 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Charles Gayle plays saxophone in New York City with bassists William Parker and Peter Kowald, reflecting the jazz scene of the mid-1980s.

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Charles Gayle plays saxophone in New York City with bassists William Parker and Peter Kowald, reflecting the jazz scene of the mid-1980s.

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Ebba Jahndirector

Ebba Jahnwriter

John Zorn

David S. Warecast

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Charles Gayle plays the saxophone in New York City, a hub for new jazz music. The documentary features performances and thoughts from Gayle, along with bass players William Parker and Peter Kowald from Germany. Shot on 16 mm film, it captures the vibrant energy of the jazz scene in the mid-1980s. Some musicians featured have since passed away, but their contributions to the genre continue to resonate. The film runs for 119 minutes.

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