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ELECTRIC HEART don ellis (2009) - (2014) Re-Release Arthaus Musik DVD
Sights & Sounds Films / Sleepy Night Records / Arthaus Musik - Naxos DVD (Distributor)
A Documentary Film by John Vizzusi
73Minutes, ENGLISH, General Audiences
Movie Website: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1000090/
ELECTRIC HEART, don ellis is the story of one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th Century. Ellis (1934-1978) fused together a mixture of Jazz-Classical-Rock and his own version of World Music long before anyone else had thought of doing it. He was the first to experiment with odd rhythms as well as introducing electronics into the world of jazz. His life, times & music is explored with interviews from musical giants such as Bandleader, Maynard Ferguson, Pulitzer Winning Composer, Gunther Schuller as well as Pianist, Milcho Leviev. Rare footage of Ellis not seen in 30-40 years overwhelms the film as Ellis attempts to take Jazz to new heights and never look back. Strangely, his life story and musical genius has almost been completely forgotten. The unforgettable short life of one of the greatest musicians of all time is explored and a re-birth of the electrifying and magical sounds of Don Ellis is back for all to enjoy!
2009 Selection of The Library of Congress "Jazz in Cinema" Series
"ELECTRIC HEART gives Ellis his due!
-Dave Segal, The Stranger - Seattle
"A most uplifting and spirited Jazz Biography on one of the most Creative and Innovative Jazz Artists of all time!
-The Jazz Image
"A very serious portrait of one of the most important 20th Century music-makers."
-Milcho Leviev, Composer & Pianist
5 STARS
"Hopefully this Documentary will correct some of the misconceptions about Don Ellis and his Music and generate more interest in his many unique Recordings."
John Sunier, AudioPhile Audition
Sights & Sounds Films / Sleepy Night Records / Arthaus Musik - Naxos DVD (Distributor)
A Documentary Film by John Vizzusi
73Minutes, ENGLISH, General Audiences
Movie Website: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1000090/
ELECTRIC HEART, don ellis is the story of one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th Century. Ellis (1934-1978) fused together a mixture of Jazz-Classical-Rock and his own version of World Music long before anyone else had thought of doing it. He was the first to experiment with odd rhythms as well as introducing electronics into the world of jazz. His life, times & music is explored with interviews from musical giants such as Bandleader, Maynard Ferguson, Pulitzer Winning Composer, Gunther Schuller as well as Pianist, Milcho Leviev. Rare footage of Ellis not seen in 30-40 years overwhelms the film as Ellis attempts to take Jazz to new heights and never look back. Strangely, his life story and musical genius has almost been completely forgotten. The unforgettable short life of one of the greatest musicians of all time is explored and a re-birth of the electrifying and magical sounds of Don Ellis is back for all to enjoy!
2009 Selection of The Library of Congress "Jazz in Cinema" Series
"ELECTRIC HEART gives Ellis his due!
-Dave Segal, The Stranger - Seattle
"A most uplifting and spirited Jazz Biography on one of the most Creative and Innovative Jazz Artists of all time!
-The Jazz Image
"A very serious portrait of one of the most important 20th Century music-makers."
-Milcho Leviev, Composer & Pianist
5 STARS
"Hopefully this Documentary will correct some of the misconceptions about Don Ellis and his Music and generate more interest in his many unique Recordings."
John Sunier, AudioPhile Audition
