Roots of Latin Jazz
Tony Succar, David Rousseau | Documentary
2021 | 60 minutes | United States
Celebrate Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra, with originals and arrangements such as Herbie Hancock's “Eye of the Hurricane” and performances by artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi.
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Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra. Hosted by Sheila E., the film showcases original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards, such as “Eye of the Hurricane” by Herbie Hancock, as well as performances by artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi.
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Succar, Tony (film director)
Succar, Tony (film producer)
Rousseau, David (film director)
Fernandez, Alex (screenwriter)
E., Sheila (host)
E., Sheila (performer)
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Cinematography, Guillermo Riera [and 12 others].
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DIRECTOR: Tony Succar, David Rousseau
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Upper Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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