Black February: Music Is an Open Door
Synopsis
Vipal Monga's first feature-length documentary chronicles an unprecedented series of concerts performed in February 2005 by the legendary jazz composer Lawrence D. Butch Morris. The concerts were in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Conduction, Butch's revolutionary technique for live music-making. Butch put on 44 performances in 28 days with 85 musicians pulled from all across New York's musical community. Along with footage from these remarkable concerts that span a full range of musical styles from big band jazz to funk to electronic and symphonic works. The documentary features some of the leading lights of the New York creative-music community, including Henry Threadgill, JD Allen, Brandon Ross, Graham Haynes, Howard Mandel, and Greg Tate. Although the film provides unique insight into New York's vibrant avant-garde music scene,
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- Director
- Vipal Monga
- Original Title
- Black February: Music Is an Open Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
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What is Black February: Music Is an Open Door about?
Vipal Monga's first feature-length documentary chronicles an unprecedented series of concerts performed in February 2005 by the legendary jazz composer Lawrence D. Butch Morris. The concerts were in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Conduction, Butch's revolutionary technique for live music-making. Butch put on 44 performances in 28 days with 85 musicians pulled from all across New York's musical community. Along with footage from these remarkable concerts that span a full range of musical styles from big band jazz to funk to electronic and symphonic works. The documentary features some of the leading lights of the New York creative-music community, including Henry Threadgill, JD Allen, Brandon Ross, Graham Haynes, Howard Mandel, and Greg Tate. Although the film provides unique insight into New York's vibrant avant-garde music scene,
Who directed Black February: Music Is an Open Door?
Black February: Music Is an Open Door was directed by Vipal Monga.
Who stars in Black February: Music Is an Open Door?
The principal cast of Black February: Music Is an Open Door includes Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Henry Threadgill, J.D. Allen, Brandon Ross, Graham Haynes.
When was Black February: Music Is an Open Door released and how long is it?
Black February: Music Is an Open Door was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 5m.