The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
“It's not really a band, it's a movement.”
Synopsis
This vibrant documentaty chronicles a multigenerational music project started in 2005 by Jesse Sharps, one of the bandleaders of Horace Tapscott's Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. The film features a stellar cast of players, including some of the hottest emerging talents from the area, and focuses on the Leimert Park district and progressive jazz scene of Los Angeles, covering the history of the music, and the long tradition of community elders guiding the young up-and-coming players on the scene. Featured are some extraordinary performances by local legends Azar Lawrence, Dwight Trible, Kamau Daáood, Michael Session, Ndugu Chancler, and Phil Ranelin, along with rising stars Brandon Coleman, Kamasi Washington, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Randal Fisher.
Top Cast
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Maine International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Paige
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Paige, Emily Koonse
- Original Title
- The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Paige
Thomas Paige, Emily Koonse
Thomas Paige
Emily Koonse
Jesse Sharps, Thomas Paige, Emily Koonse
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Paige
Director
Thomas Paige
Writer
Emily Koonse
Writer
Emily Koonse
Editor
Thomas Paige
Director of Photography
Jesse Sharps
Producer
Thomas Paige
Producer
Emily Koonse
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz about?
This vibrant documentaty chronicles a multigenerational music project started in 2005 by Jesse Sharps, one of the bandleaders of Horace Tapscott's Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. The film features a stellar cast of players, including some of the hottest emerging talents from the area, and focuses on the Leimert Park district and progressive jazz scene of Los Angeles, covering the history of the music, and the long tradition of community elders guiding the young up-and-coming players on the scene. Featured are some extraordinary performances by local legends Azar Lawrence, Dwight Trible, Kamau Daáood, Michael Session, Ndugu Chancler, and Phil Ranelin, along with rising stars Brandon Coleman, Kamasi Washington, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Randal Fisher.
Who directed The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz?
The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz was directed by Thomas Paige.
Who stars in The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz?
The principal cast of The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz includes Jesse Sharps, Kamau Daaood, Roberto Miranda, Dwight Trible, Azar Lawrence.
When was The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz released and how long is it?
The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.