CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 0h 43m

Passing the Torch

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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.

Directed byBret Primack

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Released
Runtime
0h 43m
Language
EN
Released
November 14, 2016

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4 credited
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Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath

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Brice Winston

Brice Winston

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Doug Tidaback

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Scott Black

Scott Black

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Directed by
Bret Primack

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