Where to watch · United States

Not on any service here yet.

Oliver Jones in Africa (1990)

Directed by Martin Duckworth

Documentary · 54m

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.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Crew

Director
Martin Duckworth
Director of Photography
Pierre Letarte
Editor
Roger Hart
Producer
Sam Grana, Arthur Lamothe

Details

Release date
1990-01-01
Runtime
54m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB, Les Ateliers Audiovisuels du Québec