Movie Description

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)

(2006)

Overview

This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.

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Facts

Original TitleAFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2006-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 17m

Homepagehttps://vimeo.com/317224246

Production CompaniesDatarecords

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Music