Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs(1990)
Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs Synopsis
Burt Lancaster narrates this overview of the incredible career of jazz saxophonist Benny Carter, one of the chief architects of the Big Band sound. COMMENTARY BY QUINCY JONES, DIZZY GILLESPIE, ELLA FITZGERALD, LENA HORNE AND MORE
Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs (1990) is a documentary and music film directed by Harrison Engle, released on June 26, 1990 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Benny Carter, Burt Lancaster, Nat King Cole and Leonard Feather. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Harrison Engle
- Writers:
- Theodore Strauss
- Producers:
- Harrison Engle
- Production:
- Gannett/Anacapa, Lucille Ostrow Production
- Status:
- Released
Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benny Carter
as Self
Burt Lancaster
as Self - Narrator
Nat King Cole
as Self (archive footage)
- Leonard Feather
Leonard Feather
as Self
Ella Fitzgerald
as Self
Dizzy Gillespie
as Self
Billie Holiday
as Self (archive footage)
Lena Horne
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
as Self
- Stanley Jordan
Stanley Jordan
as Self
Ella Mae Morse
as Self (archive footage)
André Previn
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Harrison Engle, written by Theodore Strauss, produced by Harrison Engle.
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Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs (1990) includes Benny Carter, Burt Lancaster, Nat King Cole, Leonard Feather and Ella Fitzgerald. The film was directed by Harrison Engle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs released?
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Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs was released on June 26, 1990 and runs for 58m.
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Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs (1990) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 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.