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Cornet player and pianist Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke was a naturally gifted musician and a strong and enduring influence on jazz artists. Beiderbecke originally hailed from Iowa, but his renown grew quickly, and before long he was a star on the stage in New York City. Unfortunately, his alcoholism badly affected his health, and he died in his late 20s. This documentary takes a look behind the legend, interviewing friends and contemporaries such as Hoagy Carmichael and Artie Shaw.

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Richard Brody The New Yorker 02/03/2022
A fascinating, even essential film, albeit one that leaves its most significant matters unexplored. Go to Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times 08/05/2021
What makes it extraordinary is the story it tells of an uncanny musician and his beautiful playing and songs. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 04/03/2022
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The greatest film ever made about a jazz musician. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/08/2010 A born genius explained by his contemporaries, all long gone for this world. See more Read all reviews
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Brigitte Berman

Director

Richard Basehart

Narrator

Brigitte Berman

Writer

Val Ross

Writer

Brigitte Berman

Producer

Mark Irwin

Cinematographer

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Synopsis Cornet player and pianist Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke was a naturally gifted musician and a strong and enduring influence on jazz artists. Beiderbecke originally hailed from Iowa, but his renown grew quickly, and before long he was a star on the stage in New York City. Unfortunately, his alcoholism badly affected his health, and he died in his late 20s. This documentary takes a look behind the legend, interviewing friends and contemporaries such as Hoagy Carmichael and Artie Shaw.
Director
Brigitte Berman
Producer
Brigitte Berman
Screenwriter
Brigitte Berman, Val Ross
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround
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