Jimmy McGary: The Best Jazz You Never Heard

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Jimmy McGary was a major presence in the Cincinnati music scene from the 1950s until his death in the early ’90s. With music rooted in Bebop with a progressive slant, the Jazz legend was a session player for King Records and released his first album as a bandleader — The First Time (with a quartet that included pianist Pat Kelly) — in 1979. McGary’s spirit and legacy have lived on well after his passing and well beyond Cincinnati, as evidenced in this new documentary film.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 1, 2019

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Ancient Actions Music Art & Film

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site