Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions(2014)
Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions Synopsis
Tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.
Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions (2014) is a music film directed by Anisa Qureshi, released on March 4, 2014 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Zakir Hussain, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Steve Smith.
- Director:
- Anisa Qureshi
- Producers:
- Anisa Qureshi, Taylor Phillips, Antonia Minnecola
- Production:
- Moment Records, Route 66 AR
- Status:
- Released
Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zakir Hussain
as Zakir Hussain
Béla Fleck
as Béla Fleck
Edgar Meyer
as Edgar Meyer
Steve Smith
as Steve Smith
- Giovanni Hidalgo
Giovanni Hidalgo
as Giovanni Hidalgo
- Eric Harland
Eric Harland
as Eric Harland
Ganesh Rajagopalan
as Ganesh Rajagopalan
- Rakesh Chaurasia
Rakesh Chaurasia
as Rakesh Chaurasia
- Niladri Kumar
Niladri Kumar
as Niladri Kumar
- George Brooks
George Brooks
as George Brooks
- Antonia Minnecola
Antonia Minnecola
as Antonia Minnecola
- Molly Holm
Molly Holm
as Molly Holm
Key crew
Directed by Anisa Qureshi, produced by Anisa Qureshi, Taylor Phillips and Antonia Minnecola.
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Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
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The main cast of Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions (2014) includes Zakir Hussain, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Steve Smith and Giovanni Hidalgo. The film was directed by Anisa Qureshi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions released?
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Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions was released on March 4, 2014 and runs for 3h.