1. The Blues Brothers
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
It has an average vote of 7.736 on TMDB.
2. The Experimental Rock of Instants Chavirés (Or How to Put an End to Jazz) (Le Rock expérimental des Instants Chavirés (ou comment en finir avec le jazz))
A documentary on underground and experimental rock acts performing at Les Instants Chavirés, a music venue in Montreuil, France. Performers include Thierry Madiot, Peter Brötzmann + Han Bennink, The Ex + Tom Cora, Roof, Hint + Quentin Rollet, Kampec Dolores, Prolapse, King Biscuit, Zeni Geva, Melt Banana, Purr, Badgewearer, Heliogabale + Didier Petit, Keiji Haino, Oxbow, US Maple, New Bad Things, Tiger Lillies, Marc Ribot, KK Null, Api Uiz, Labradford, Godspeed You Black Emperor, De Kift, Sophie Agnel & Roro Perrot.
3. Underbart är kort - en film om Monica Zetterlund (Underbart är kort - en film om Monica Zetterlund)
A portrait of Swedish jazz singer Monica Zetterlund.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
4. Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community.
5. Caro Emerald: In Concert
Dutch singer Caro Emerald burst into the limelight in 2010 when her debut album “Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor” went straight to the No.1 spot in her native Holland. Later in the year it was released across Europe to universal acclaim and huge commercial success. Her second album “The Shocking Miss Emerald”, released in the spring of 2013, was a No.1 album in the UK and Holland and continues to be a top chart title in many territories. This performance was filmed at the BBC Radio Theatre for BBC’s “In Concert” series earlier this year, with a 60 minute version being broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and on digital TV. The show features a mix of tracks from both her studio albums, including all her hits, and with a cover version of the Noel Coward song “Mad About The Boy”. Caro Emerald is a wonderful live performer with a fantastic voice and an engaging personality and this concert captures her at her best.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
6. Jongens van de Landbouwschool
Documentary about the Dutch punkband 'De Klojos'. and it sucks bigtime
7. Yamekraw
In a wordless story with semi-surreal stage sets, a poor black man ventures from his ramshackle rural home to the big city, where a dancing girl in a dive two-times him. He returns to his home and wife's arms.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
8. Daybreak Express
Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.
It has an average vote of 7.284 on TMDB.
9. Ray
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
It has an average vote of 7.449 on TMDB.
10. Take Five (Take Five)
Early experimental film from Zbigniew Rybczynski that broke new ground in the use of pixelation, optical printing, animation and other compositional film devices. Beautiful jazz score and color usage.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
11. Lambert & Co.
Jazz vocalist Dave Lambert auditions a new group of singers at RCA Studios in 1964.
It has an average vote of 1 on TMDB.
12. Zaz: Sur La Route
ZAZ, in August 2014, completed a major tour spanning 5 continents, performing sold out each time. “On the Road” takes us behind the scenes of this triumphant world tour of 93 concerts.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
13. Candy Dulfer - Live At Montreux (Candy Dulfer - Live At Montreux)
Candy Dulfer is one of the most in-demand saxophone players, with a solo career spanning 10 albums. She regularly performs with Prince , and guested with Madonna, Van Morrison, Blondie, Aretha Franklin, Dave Stewart and Pink Floyd. High-octane performance at Montreux in 2002 with her band, Funky Stuff. Plus, highlights of her 1998 appearance. Candy Dulfer , Monique Baker , Peter Lieberom , Jan Van Duikeren , Ulco Bed , Manuel Hugas , Thomas Bank , Roger Happel , Cyril Directie 2002: 1. Dance 2. Omara's Dance 3. Longin' For The Funk 4. Lost And Gone 5. I'll Be Released 6. Do Watchu Like 7. Sax-A-Go-Go 8. Ooh Let's Go 1998: 1. Saxy Mood 2. For The Love Of You 3. Lily Was Here 4. Jamming 5. I Can't Make You Love Me 6. Pick Up The Pieces
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
14. Eastwood After Hours
On October 17, 1996, veteran and contemporary jazz greats gathered for a select soiree on the stage of New York's Carnegie Hall, saluting a guy more noted for making popular films than for making sweet music. But as any fan of Clint Eastwood, especially after he started directing 30 years ago, will attest, the award-winning star is also an inveterate jazz lover who has uniquely integrated that musical form into the scores of his films. Join Joshua Redman, Christian McBride, Flip Phillips, Charles McPherson, James Rivers, Slide Hampton, Hank Jones, Thelonious Monk Jr., the Kyle Eastwood Quartet, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and more for this scintillating celebration of film and music.
15. Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
16. Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere
Kansas City PBS is proud to present a documentary that looks back at the years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent in Kansas City and his lasting legacy on the Kansas City jazz scene. Bird: Not Out of Nowhere features rarely seen archival footage of Parker, interviews with musicians and historians, and live performances from Kansas City’s most talented jazz musicians.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
17. Live in Japan 93/96
Reissue of Standards Trio concerts; originally released separately as Live at Open Theater East and Trio Concert 1996
18. The Case of the Three Sided Dream
The documentary film on the life and legacy of Rahsaan Roland Kirk – a one of a kind musician, personality, activist and windmill slayer who despite being blind, becoming paralyzed, and facing America’s racial injustices - did not relent.
It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.
19. Karmen Gei (Karmen Geï)
Bizet's Carmen gets a modern adaptation. Seducting, provocating, sensual. All the ingredients for a perfect drama. With her charm, Karmen gets out of many situations.
It has an average vote of 4.5 on TMDB.
20. MOANIN'
A jazz musician struggles to come to terms with his age when he is assigned a live in nurse.