Film

Benny Featherstone: Prince of Good Fellows

1996 · 1h 6m

The life and times of a legendary Melbourne musician who lived life with the brakes off. Arguably the first notable Australian jazz improvisor, he mastered many instruments - trumpet, trombone, clarinet and piano. But most of all he was and excellent drummer. Throughout the thirties Benny played hot jazz in a multitude of bands, inspired perhaps by hearing the " hot Harlem rhythms" of the Ellington and Armstrong bands in London during a 1933 visit.

• Nigel BuesstDirector

Release date

January 1, 1996

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 6m