Reed Royalty (1992)

Synopsis: Branford Marsalis hosts this comprehensive documentary that presents a who's who and a history of jazz reedists (alto sax, clarinet, etc.) that presents rare filmed performances by over 35... Branford Marsalis hosts this comprehensive documentary that presents a who's who and a history of jazz reedists (alto sax, clarinet, etc.) that presents rare filmed performances by over 35 legendary musicians. Includes archival film footage of Omer Simeon, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Russell Procope, Lee Konitz, Sonny Stitt, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton, and many others. [More]

Starring: Branford Marsalis, Pee Wee Russell, Woody Herman, Artie Shaw

Starring: Branford Marsalis, Pee Wee Russell, Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Carter, Gerry Mulligan, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderly, Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman, Steve Lacy