I just received an email about this film being released in December. This should be a great film. I first met the filmmakers when I was working with Charlie on a studio recording and they were begining the documentary process. About a year and a half later they contacted me and I transcribed a bunch of the video interviews with Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, Charlie, Joe Lovano, Ethan Iverson, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Ravi Coltrane and more. I am excited to see how the film turns out. I was happy to be involved in all of this stuff because I was able to see 30-90 minute interviews with all of the above named people. Within the movie, they can only use soundbytes and short stories but they were all really interesting, especially the int. with Keith Jarrett because he talked a lot about one of my favorite groups; Keith, Charlie, Paul Motian and Dewey Redman. From what I can tell, the film will premiere in conjunction with Charlies new album with his family and then it will be on a festival tour most of 09 and then released late 09 on DVD. I will let you know when I hear more about the film coming out.
Posted on Thursday, 4 September 2008
