The jazz loft, according to W. Eugene Smith

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Title:

The jazz loft, according to W. Eugene Smith

Author:

Fishko, Sara, television director, screenwriter, television producer.

Publication Information:

New York : Kino Lorber, [2018]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (88 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

Drawn from thousands of hours of audiotape and tens of thousands of photographs created by photojournalist W. Eugene Smith from 1957 to 1965, this film tells the story of the Manhattan loft building that Smith turned into a gathering spot for jazz musicians and jam sessions. Smith's sounds and images are interspersed with present-day interviews with musicians and other visitors who spent time in the jazz loft during those years.

General Note:

Originally released as a motion picture in 2016.

Wide screen (1.78:1, 16x9).

Special features: Director Sara Fishko in conversation with Leonard Lopate; trailer.

Language:

English

Personal Subject:

Smith, W. Eugene, 1918-1978.

Smith, W. Eugene, 1918-1978. (OCoLC)fst00004040

Subject Term:

Jazz -- New York (State) -- New York.

Jazz musicians -- New York (State) -- New York.