Passing the Torch

Overview

Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 14, 2016

Original language

English

Cast

Doug Tidaback,Scott Black,Jimmy Heath,Brice Winston

Director

Bret Primack

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt6334712