JazzTown
"It's a feeling. You either have it or you don't."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. JazzTown is a documentary/music film. directed by Ben Makinen.
Starring Dianne Reeves, John Hickenlooper, and Ron Miles
Synopsis
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. JazzTown features never seen before live concert footage on historic stages that have now crumbled due to economic stresses of the Covid Pandemic. ~ Dianne Reeves, 5-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist ~ US Senator John Hickenlooper (former jazz club owner) ~ Ron Miles (Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Ginger Baker) ~ Charlie Hunter (Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride, Stanton Moore) ~ Art Lande (Mark Isham, Gary Peacock) ~ Ayo Awosika (Session Singer on Soundtracks to: Wakanda Forever, Nope, Dune, The Lion King ... tours with Miley Cyrus,) and many more.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
Budget
$50K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Dianne Reeves
as Grammy Winning Jazz Vocalist
John Hickenlooper
as Colorado Governor Hickenlooper
Ron Miles
as Trumpet Player Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Charles Burrell
as Legendary Bass Player
Mitch Chmara
as Electric Guitarist
Charlie Hunter
as Electric Guitar-bass
Teresa Carroll
as Jazz Singer
Ben Makinen
as Filmmaker, Jazz Drummer
Billy Wallace
as Jazz Pianist
Art Lande
as Jazz Pianist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000
Production Companies
- Bmakin Film ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JazzTown about?
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay releva...
Who directed JazzTown?
JazzTown was directed by Ben Makinen.
How long is JazzTown?
JazzTown has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was JazzTown released?
JazzTown was released on March 14, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in JazzTown?
The main cast of JazzTown includes Dianne Reeves, John Hickenlooper, Ron Miles, Charles Burrell, Mitch Chmara.