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Omnibus, Courtney Pine and the New Jazz
directed by Faith Isiakpere, fl. 1985; produced by John Archer, 1953-, in Omnibus (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1986), 49 mins
Courtney Pine galvanized London's jazz revival in the 80s. Drawing inspiration from funk, reggae and soul, his music is a pulsating blend of Caribbean, African and Latin American with the sax onslaughts that led critics to hail him as "the new John Coltrane". Playing solo, with his quintet, with the 24-piece Jazz...
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directed by Faith Isiakpere, fl. 1985; produced by John Archer, 1953-, in Omnibus (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1986), 49 mins
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Courtney Pine galvanized London's jazz revival in the 80s. Drawing inspiration from funk, reggae and soul, his music is a pulsating blend of Caribbean, African and Latin American with the sax onslaughts that led critics to hail him as "the new John Coltrane". Playing solo, with his quintet, with the 24-piece Jazz Warriors and in rehearsal with singer Mari Wilson, Pine's style is contrasted with Steve Williamson and the Clark Tracey Quintet, while...
Courtney Pine galvanized London's jazz revival in the 80s. Drawing inspiration from funk, reggae and soul, his music is a pulsating blend of Caribbean, African and Latin American with the sax onslaughts that led critics to hail him as "the new John Coltrane". Playing solo, with his quintet, with the 24-piece Jazz Warriors and in rehearsal with singer Mari Wilson, Pine's style is contrasted with Steve Williamson and the Clark Tracey Quintet, while Stan Tracey and George Melly remember the old days of British jazz.
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Archer, 1953-
Author / Creator
Faith Isiakpere, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Omnibus
Person Discussed
Courtney Pine, 1964-
Topic / Theme
Jazz
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1986 BBC Worldwide
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