Oliver Jones in Africa

Oliver Jones, one of Canada's foremost jazz pianists, tours Nigeria with his bassist and drummer, discovering in Africa the roots of much of today's music. Hearing and absorbing the musical sources of blues, spirituals, calypso rhythms and more, he reflects that for a Black jazz artist, a trip to Africa is a voyage home.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1990
Season
1990
Average Score
80%
Mean Score
80%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
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0
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0
Producers
ONF | NFB, Les Ateliers Audiovisuels du Québec
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

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Oliver Jones, one of Canada's foremost jazz pianists, tours Nigeria with his bassist and drummer, discovering in Africa the roots of much of today's music. Hearing and absorbing the musical sources of blues, spirituals, calypso rhythms and more, he reflects that for a Black jazz artist, a trip to Africa is a voyage home.

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Japanese

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