JazzTown
“It's a feeling. You either have it or you don't.”
Synopsis
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. JazzTown features never seen before live concert footage on historic stages that have now crumbled due to economic stresses of the Covid Pandemic. ~ Dianne Reeves, 5-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist ~ US Senator John Hickenlooper (former jazz club owner) ~ Ron Miles (Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Ginger Baker) ~ Charlie Hunter (Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride, Stanton Moore) ~ Art Lande (Mark Isham, Gary Peacock) ~ Ayo Awosika (Session Singer on Soundtracks to: Wakanda Forever, Nope, Dune, The Lion King ... tours with Miley Cyrus,) and many more.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
JAZZTOWN: OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER directed by Ben Makinen
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-04
Top Cast
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Dianne Reeves
Grammy Winning Jazz Vocalist
John Hickenlooper
Colorado Governor Hickenlooper
Ron Miles
Trumpet Player Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Charles Burrell
Legendary Bass Player
Mitch Chmara
Electric Guitarist
Charlie Hunter
Electric Guitar-bass
Teresa Carroll
Jazz Singer
Ben Makinen
Filmmaker, Jazz Drummer
Billy Wallace
Jazz Pianist
Art Lande
Jazz Pianist
Dave Randon
Electric Bass
Creighton Holley
Electric Guitar and Singer
Rekha Ohal
Singer Songwriter
Walter Barr
Professor, Trumpet Player
Ron Bucknam
Avant Garde Multi-Instrumentalist
Gene Bass
Jazz Drummer
Freddy Rodriguez Sr
Saxophonist
Declan Scully
Drummer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Makinen
- Original Score
- Ben Makinen
- Original Title
- JazzTown
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Bmakin Film ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Makinen
Ben Makinen
Ben Makinen
Ben Makinen
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Makinen
Director
Ben Makinen
Producer
Ben Makinen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for JazzTown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About JazzTown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is JazzTown about?
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. JazzTown features never seen before live concert footage on historic stages that have now crumbled due to economic stresses of the Covid Pandemic. ~ Dianne Reeves, 5-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist ~ US Senator John Hickenlooper (former jazz club owner) ~ Ron Miles (Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Ginger Baker) ~ Charlie Hunter (Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride, Stanton Moore) ~ Art Lande (Mark Isham, Gary Peacock) ~ Ayo Awosika (Session Singer on Soundtracks to: Wakanda Forever, Nope, Dune, The Lion King ... tours with Miley Cyrus,) and many more.
Who directed JazzTown?
JazzTown was directed by Ben Makinen.
Who stars in JazzTown?
The principal cast of JazzTown includes Dianne Reeves, John Hickenlooper, Ron Miles, Charles Burrell, Mitch Chmara.
When was JazzTown released and how long is it?
JazzTown was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for JazzTown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for JazzTown was composed by Ben Makinen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for JazzTown?
JazzTown holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).