The life and times of Joe Albany, a little-known jazz pianist, is the subject of this specialized documentary that not only brings out the pianist himself, but the mood and feeling of the era in which he reached the top. Albany talks about the great musicians and singers he worked with - Billie Holliday and Charlie Parker among them - and how so many succumbed to drugs and died young. He is followed around at home, work, on the bus, and in other settings as he is interviewed by director Carole Langer. His sharp observations and dry sense of humor enliven the stories.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Joe Albany
Crew: Jonathon Smith (Cinematography), Michael Schenkein (Editor), Kristin Van Buren (Production Manager), Carole Langer (Director)
Country: United States of America
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Runtime: 57 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 01, 1980
IMDb: 10
Keywords:jazz, woman director
