Oliver Jones in Africa

Overview

Oliver Jones, one of Canada's foremost jazz pianists, tours Nigeria with his bassist and drummer, discovering in Africa the roots of much of today's music. Hearing and absorbing the musical sources of blues, spirituals, calypso rhythms and more, he reflects that for a Black jazz artist, a trip to Africa is a voyage home.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1990

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

ONF,Les Ateliers Audiovisuels du Québec,NFB

Cast

Oliver Jones

Director

Martin Duckworth

Producer

Arthur Lamothe,Colin Neale,Sam Grana

Cinematography

Pierre Letarte

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0227174