When Ruben, a young Chicano musician, is caught between his mother’s expectations and his own hopes, he is forced to make a decision that will change his life forever. Based on true events, “Con Esperanza” follows Ruben on his journey of pursuing his dreams, balancing both the traditional and financial expectations of his Mother.
When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.
A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films and TV shows. Sex and romance, gangsters, luxury cars and palm trees. From Barcelona to New York, with a stop in Cuba. The birth of Las Vegas. The sound of the maracas. Chihuahuas everywhere. The incredible life story of Xavier Cugat (1900-90).
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. JazzTown features never seen before live concert footage on historic stages that have now crumbled due to economic stresses of the Covid Pandemic. ~ Dianne Reeves, 5-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist ~ US Senator John Hickenlooper (former jazz club owner) ~ Ron Miles (Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Ginger Baker) ~ Charlie Hunter (Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride, Stanton Moore) ~ Art Lande (Mark Isham, Gary Peacock) ~ Ayo Awosika (Session Singer on Soundtracks to: Wakanda Forever, Nope, Dune, The Lion King ... tours with Miley Cyrus,) and many more.
In Miami, 18-year-old pianist Vera, a foster child aging out of the system, struggles to pursue her passion for Latin Jazz amidst poverty and exploitation. After landing a freelance job painting a music studio, she impresses Hector, the studio owner and music producer, who offers her a chance to compose. However, Hector exploits her talent, stealing her composition for his own gain. Faced with betrayal and self-doubt, Vera almost gives up her dream. But with determination and the support of friends, she finds her voice and takes one final step toward a future in Latin Jazz, proving that anything is possible with resilience and self-belief.
In celebration of Concord Records’ 30th Anniversary, Grammy® Award-winner Poncho Sanchez took to the stage of the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, taking the audience by storm with a typhoon of his signature Latin rhythms. Absolutely riveting in performance, the bearded giant of Latin jazz is as much fun to watch as he is to hear. All of the electrifying energy and excitement that is Poncho Sanchez live is vividly captured in this exhilarating DVD. Track List: 1. One Mint Julep 2. El Shing-a-ling 3. Guaripumpe 4. I Showed Them 5. Conmigo 6. Out Of Sight 7. Watermelon Man
The picture brings interviews with the participants of the 1st São Paulo Jazz Festival that occurred in Anhembi Conventions Palace in September 1978 and reunited musicians, composers and singers from all around the world.
Madrid, Spain, June 30th, 2016. Rafael and José Luis jam a crazy one-day trip in search of the city's jazz scene, meeting the musicians, the club owners, the audience, the true believers who tell the story from the beginning, back in the 1950s, until the last breath of this memorable day.
Music documentary about Billo Frómeta by director Rafael Marziano Tinoco from Venezuela.
A homeless single father and musician gets the opportunity to finally showcase his talent, but first, he must overcome his stage fright.
Featuring never-before-seen concert footage and narration by Jeff Bridges, this documentary explores CCR's humble origins and meteoric rise. It includes the entire set recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on April 14th, 1970.
Follows the artist over two years as he explores his „life after Beethoven“, as he searches for his next challenge, his identity as an artist.
Legacy and Jax want out of the drug game. How much will they sacrifice for the ultimate dream?
An elegant, powerful and sometimes provocative look at life and death presented in BalletBoyz’s inimitable style.
Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. In 1974, Lol Creme and Kevin Godley of 10cc invented a nifty little musical device that should have revolutionized the guitar world. The Gizmotron® was an attachable device that had the ability to create “authentic sounds of such stringed instruments as violins, violas and cellos,” and maintain “infinite sustain.” It was a remarkable invention by any standards and should have achieved what it said on the can and made much moolah for its inventors. Sadly, it hasn’t yet. However, it was (unfortunately) part of the reason why 10cc split-up in 1976. 01 - Silly Love 02 - Wall Street Shuffle 03 - Baron Samedi 04 - Old Wild Men 05 - Oh Effendi 06 - Fresh Air For My Mama 07 - Rubber Bullets
Was filmed in October 16, 1991 at Expo '92. The concert is absolutely amazing! What a beautiful tribute to Miles Davis. • 1. All Star Jam: Opening/Medley • 2. George Benson (geb. 1943): All blues • 3. John McLaughlin (geb. 1942): In a silent way • 4. Larry Coryell (geb. 1943): So what • 5. Paco De Lucia: Concerto de aranjuez • 6. Stanley Clarke (geb. 1951): Tutu • 7. Stanley Clarke / Larry Coryell: School days • 8. Larry Coryell (geb. 1943): Bolero • 9. Paco De Lucia: El Panuelo • 10. John McLaughlin (geb. 1942): Que alegria • 11. John McLaughlin / Paco De Lucia: Zyryab • 12. Rickie Lee Jones / Larry Coryell: Dat dere • 13. George Benson (geb. 1943): Valdez in the country • 14. George Benson (geb. 1943): Being with you • 15. All Star Jam: Eighty one
Beacon Theater NY May 1974 > 1) Something For The Girl With Everything 2) Talent Is An Asset 3) Hasta Manana Monsieur 4) Thank God It's Not Christmas 5) B.C. 6) Here In Heaven
The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on the craziest Halloween adventure, where they go to the Oooky-ma-kooky Closet to help find Nick and Sally the best Halloween costumes ever.
Two of the best fishermen in the city, umrui aka Dj Mafia and dj bullins, went to the deepest waters of the ocean and fished for sounds never heard before. Converting electronic music to simple and humble Portugueseness, we talk about our great battles, the love that people feel for great legends, and even the most ridiculous moments of the pandemic.