Jazz on Film 2017

Following last year’s successful collaboration, we are pleased to once again partner with Manchester Jazz Festival on a short season of Jazz-related films. The focus this time round is on documentary and having showcased Tubby Hayes, this year we turn the spotlight on unsung British legend Basil Kirchin.

Previously in this season

Mind on the Run: The Basil Kirchin Story

An intriguing look into British music pioneer Basil Kirchin.

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The Case of the Three-Sided Dream

The story of blind multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Robert Mugge’s 1980 documentary on Sun Ra and his Arkestra.

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