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Solo Jazz

201321 minGdocumentary

Twenty minutes of rare footage features performances by Dick Rizzo, Josh Wilson, Shawn Powers, and several other musicians.

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Peter Sidlauskas

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Twenty minutes of rare footage features performances by Dick Rizzo, Josh Wilson, Shawn Powers, and several other musicians.

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Dick Rizzo and Josh Wilson perform in Solo Jazz, a 21-minute documentary directed by Peter Sidlauskas. The film features rare footage of various artists including Shawn Powers, Kevin Tierney, and Rob Gonyon. They showcase their talents in a music-focused setting, with contributions from Derick Ziemkiewicz, Joseph Delgado, Aaron Herrington, Jason Carrol, and Billy McFeely. The documentary presents a unique glimpse into their performances and interactions in the jazz scene.

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