Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe(2006)
A Story of Jazz in Europe
Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe Synopsis
A comprehensive history of European Jazz, exploring the origins of the US-influenced Jazz clubs after the Second World War, the first steps independent of American jazz and the various changes of direction that have repeatedly occurred in European jazz in the search for that "own voice" that European jazz musicians have helped to form. Featuring the great masters of European jazz such as Chris Barber, Jan Garbarek, Juliette Gréco, Stefano Bollani and Till Brönner, to name but a few.
Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe (2006) is a documentary and music film directed by Julian Benedikt, released on November 2, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Arild Andersen, Georg Baselitz, Stefano Bollani and Till Brönner.
- Director:
- Julian Benedikt
- Writers:
- Julian Benedikt
- Producers:
- Claus Boje, Julian Benedikt, Ulli Pfau
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Griebe
- Production:
- DR, ARTE, ZDF, YLE, Benedikt Pictures GmbH & Co. KG (München), Schweizer Fernsehen (FS), Delphi Filmverleih Produktion, Eikon Media, Jazzclub Birdland
- Status:
- Released
Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Arild Andersen
Arild Andersen
as Self
- Georg Baselitz
Georg Baselitz
as Self
Stefano Bollani
as Self
Till Brönner
as Self
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater
as Self
- Richard Cook
Richard Cook
as Self
- Wolfgang Dauner
Wolfgang Dauner
as Self
- Karl-Heinz Drechsel
Karl-Heinz Drechsel
as Self
- Manfred Eicher
Manfred Eicher
as Self
- Jon Fait
Jon Fait
as Self
- Jan Garbarek
Jan Garbarek
as Self
- Michel Godard
Michel Godard
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Julian Benedikt, written by Julian Benedikt, produced by Claus Boje, Julian Benedikt and Ulli Pfau.
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Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe online?
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Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe (2006) is available to stream on Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe?
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The main cast of Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe (2006) includes Arild Andersen, Georg Baselitz, Stefano Bollani, Till Brönner and Dee Dee Bridgewater. The film was directed by Julian Benedikt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe released?
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Play Your Own Thing: A Story of Jazz in Europe was released on November 2, 2006 and runs for 1h 30m.