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1959: The Year that Changed Jazz

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Synopsis

Archive performances and interviews explore the influence of the four major jazz albums made in 1959 by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Bernays
Original Title
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
Somethin' Else

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Bernays

Film Editing

Duncan Western

Producers

Jez Nelson, Paul Bernays

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Bernays

Producer

Paul Bernays

Director

Duncan Western

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz

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What is 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz about?

Archive performances and interviews explore the influence of the four major jazz albums made in 1959 by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.

Who directed 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz?

1959: The Year that Changed Jazz was directed by Paul Bernays.

Who stars in 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz?

The principal cast of 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz includes Kerry Shale.

When was 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz released and how long is it?

1959: The Year that Changed Jazz was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 59m.