Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott(2012)
Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott Synopsis
About Jimmy Scott, who has had profound influence on the world of jazz and pop, but was never recognized by a wider audience. The documentary takes us behind the record production, where artists and musicians like Quincy Jones, Kenny Barron, John Pisano or Peter Erskine are telling their own story about Jimmy Scott. We get a look behind the scenery and find out how this record is carried out. This Making-Of is a moving document about an unknown icon of music history.
Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott (2012) is a documentary and music film directed by Yoon-ha Chang, released on May 30, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jimmy Scott, Ralf Kemper, Quincy Jones and Tommy LiPuma.
- Director:
- Yoon-ha Chang
- Writers:
- Yoon-ha Chang, Ralf Kemper
- Production:
- Kemper Music Group
- Status:
- Released
Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Scott
as Self
- Ralf Kemper
Ralf Kemper
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
- Tommy LiPuma
Tommy LiPuma
as Self
Joe Pesci
as Self
- Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Yoon-ha Chang, written by Yoon-ha Chang and Ralf Kemper.
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Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott?
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The main cast of Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott (2012) includes Jimmy Scott, Ralf Kemper, Quincy Jones, Tommy LiPuma and Joe Pesci. The film was directed by Yoon-ha Chang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott released?
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Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott was released on May 30, 2012 and runs for 1h 29m.