Jazz: The Only Way of Life(2019)
Jazz: The Only Way of Life Synopsis
Dizzy Gillespie is one of the major figures of the 20th Century's music scene. Everything was once said or written about this genius musician, founder of the Bebop. Whereas his public life is known from most, many ignore about the modest side of his character and the story of his long and deep friendship with a man rather unknown from the general public, the Swiss engineer Jacques Muyal. Through previously unrevealed archives as well as musical extracts, this documentary explores the story of the friendship between a genius trumpeter and a man crazy about Jazz.
Jazz: The Only Way of Life (2019) is a documentary and music film directed by Jacques Matthey, released on December 18, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Jimmy Heath, Randy Weston, Dizzy Gillespie and Paquito D'Rivera. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Matthey
- Producers:
- Jacques Matthey
- Budget:
- $280,000
- Status:
- Released
Jazz: The Only Way of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Heath
as Self (archive footage)
- Randy Weston
Randy Weston
as Self (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
as Self (archive footage)
- Paquito D'Rivera
Paquito D'Rivera
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Matthey, produced by Jacques Matthey.
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Jazz: The Only Way of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Jazz: The Only Way of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jazz: The Only Way of Life online?
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Jazz: The Only Way of Life (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jazz: The Only Way of Life?
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The main cast of Jazz: The Only Way of Life (2019) includes Jimmy Heath, Randy Weston, Dizzy Gillespie and Paquito D'Rivera. The film was directed by Jacques Matthey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jazz: The Only Way of Life released?
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Jazz: The Only Way of Life was released on December 18, 2019 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Jazz: The Only Way of Life worth watching?
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Jazz: The Only Way of Life (2019) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.