Improvisation
Synopsis
Improvisational jazz performance filmed in 1950 by Gjon Mili plus Duke Ellington Trio filmed in July 1966, Count Basie at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1977, Joe Pass 1979, Ella Fitzgerald 1979, and Oscar Peterson at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1977.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Granz
- Original Title
- Improvisation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Granz
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Granz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Improvisation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Improvisation about?
Improvisational jazz performance filmed in 1950 by Gjon Mili plus Duke Ellington Trio filmed in July 1966, Count Basie at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1977, Joe Pass 1979, Ella Fitzgerald 1979, and Oscar Peterson at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1977.
Who directed Improvisation?
Improvisation was directed by Norman Granz.
Who stars in Improvisation?
The principal cast of Improvisation includes Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins.
When was Improvisation released and how long is it?
Improvisation was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.