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1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
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1959: The Year that Changed Jazz

2009-03-27 · 59 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary · Music

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.

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Directors
Paul Bernays
Production companies
Somethin' Else
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Kerry ShaleKerry ShaleSelf - Narrator (voice)

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