Calle 54 (2000)

Calle 54 (2000)
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Filmmaker Fernando Trueba was introduced to Latin jazz in the 1980s, when he was beginning his career as a director, and he has since become a devoted fan of the music. After employing noted jazz artists to score some of his films, Trueba took his love of the music one step further with the documentary Calle 54, in which he gathered together a number of his favorite Latin jazz artists for a series of interviews and performances at the Sony Music recording studios in New York City. The artists include two pioneering Latin jazz stars, percussionist Tito Puente and horn player Paquito D'Rivera, as well as father-and-son piano duo Bebo Valdes and Chucho Valdes, Gato Barbieri and his tenor sax, the New York-based ensemble Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, and veteran pianists Chico O'Farrill and Eliane Elias. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Eliane EliasChano Dominguez, (more)
Director(s):
Fernando Trueba
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Calle 54

Filmmaker Fernando Trueba was introduced to Latin jazz in the 1980s, when he was beginning his career as a director, and he has since become a devoted fan of the music. After employing noted jazz artists to score some of his films, Trueba took his love of the music one step further with the documentary Calle 54, in which he gathered together a number of his favorite Latin jazz artists for a series of interviews and performances at the Sony Music recording studios in New York City. The artists include two pioneering Latin jazz stars, percussionist Tito Puente and horn player Paquito D'Rivera, as well as father-and-son piano duo Bebo Valdes and Chucho Valdes, Gato Barbieri and his tenor sax, the New York-based ensemble Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, and veteran pianists Chico O'Farrill and Eliane Elias. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Fernando Trueba
Producer(s):
Cristina HueteFabienne Servan-Schreiber
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Categories:
Music & Performing ArtsDocumentary
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Hector A.

This film really captures the history of Latin Jazz with some of the best musicians playing the style-tunes that made it what it is. Michel Camilo, Jerry Gonzalez, Chano Dominguez, Cachao, Puente, and on and on. If you love Jazz, Latin music or both, you will not be disappointed. QUE VIVA LA MUSICA!

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H H C.

If you are a musical enthusiast you'll love it. If you are a musician it will blow you away. Ok to watch, but there is no need-just turn up the volume and absorb.

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Edward S.

This movie attempted and succeeded in presenting the varied aspects of Latin Jazz. I learned a lot about history and evolution of this form of music. I would particularly recommend the Special Feature section of the DVD. It was fascinating and educational.

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