Toronto Jazz

Jan 1, 1963

0h 27m

★ 6.0

Overview

Toronto is regarded as the third largest jazz centre in North America. This film features a cross-section of jazz bands of that city: the Lenny Breau Trio, the Don Thompson Quintet and the Alf Jones Quartet. Their styles show creative self-expression, hard work, and improvisation.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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Cast

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Lenny Breau

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Don Francks

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Michael Snow

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Alf Jones

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Don Thompson

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