Zuza Homem de Jazz (2018)

What is the influence of Jazz on Brazilian music and the influence of Brazilian music on Jazz? The documentary Zuza Homem de Jazz draws a parallel between the two universes, featuring the renowned Brazilian musicologist Zuza Homem de Mello as the protagonist. It offers an intimate look at the writer and music journalist and highlights his long connection with Jazz, that dates back to the 1950’s, when Zuza was a student at the Julliard School of Music. The film was also shot in New York, where Zuza meets old friends in the jazz circuit and revisits memorable stories.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

A

Andre Mehmari

Self

B

Bob Dorough

Self

D

Deborah Gordon

Self

E

Egberto Gismonti

Self

E

Eric Comstock

Self

G

Gary Giddins

Self

L

Letieres Leite

Self

L

Lourenço Rebetez

Self

M

Maria Schneider

Self

M

Mario Adnet

Self

Monique Gardenberg

Self

N

Nelson Ayres

Self

R

Roberto Montegatto

Self

S

Stella Bloss

Self

T

Thalita Portugal

Self

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