Film
Passing the Torch
2016 · 43m · Documentary
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Overview
Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.
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Cast
Crew
- Bret PrimackDirector
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Details
- Release date
- November 14, 2016
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Genres
- Documentary
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