Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
The Cotton Club is a famous New York City nightclub in the 1920s and 1930s. It tells the story of a young musician named Dixie Dwyer who gets involved with the mob and falls in love with a singer named Vera Cicero. The club becomes a hot spot for jazz and attracts many famous musicians of the time. However, racial tensions and mob wars threaten to tear the club apart.
On stage before a show, a trumpet player dives back into his memories of a sinking during which he was saved by Jazz.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom takes place in Chicago in the 1920s and follows the story of Ma Rainey, a Black singer, and her band members during a recording session. The movie delves into the tensions, struggles, and discrimination faced by the characters, covering themes like racism, music, and the pursuit of bigger dreams. It also touches upon topics such as the rape of a mother, homosexuality, and the African-American experience.
The Legend of 1900 tells the story of a child prodigy pianist named 1900, who was born and raised on a ship. As he grows up, 1900 becomes a renowned musician, but he struggles to leave the ship and his beloved piano behind. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the film explores themes of love, music, and the power of dreams.
Li'l Quinquin is a TV show set in a small town in rural France where a local policeman investigates bizarre crimes, including murder and decapitated bodies. The show explores themes of racism, mental disability, and extramarital affairs.
Before We Go follows two strangers who meet at a train station and embark on a night-time adventure in New York City. As they navigate the city, they discover the true power of human connection and the possibility of a second chance.
Ennio is a documentary that explores the life and career of Ennio, a renowned Italian composer. The film takes viewers through his journey from composing music for films to conducting orchestras and arranging captivating film scores. Through archive footage and interviews, Ennio's impact on the world of music is showcased, highlighting his talent as a composer and maestro.
In the neo-noir crime drama, a teenager finds himself involved in a murder investigation and blackmail scheme after discovering a sex tape. As he tries to navigate the dangerous waters of Reno, Nevada, he must confront his own sexuality and the secrets that surround him.
A teenaged shoeshine boy urgently tries to raise the remaining amount of money he needs to purchase a secondhand bugle before 6p.m.
Salsa singer screws over everybody on his way to the top; when his latest record flops, his career starts doing downhill.
Follow the rise of iconic jazz musician Miles Davis as he revolutionizes the music industry with his unique style and battles personal demons along the way.
Let's Get Lost is a 1988 documentary film about the turbulent life and career of jazz musician Chet Baker. The film features interviews with Baker, archival footage, and explores his struggles with drug addiction and personal demons.
A store decides to start a contest to sell off 60,000 Christmas lights, ordered by accident. The competition soon causes unrest among the locals, but the store's owner, Diane, wants to keep what has become a very profitable competition going, at all costs.
A young school teacher goes on a vacation to Rome, Italy and meets a charming Italian man. They pretend to be husband and wife, explore the city together, and fall in love. However, they face challenges and obstacles along the way that test their relationship.
Tracy, the Director of Books and Documents at the Metropolitan Auction House, meets Nick, a high-end restaurateur, when she hires him to cater a party. They start bonding while helping each other with their work problems: Tracy needs to find a museum to purchase an original draft of 'The New Colossus,' and Nick is opening a new fusion restaurant against his grandmother's wishes. Tracy is hesitant to open up to Nick romantically after recently breaking up with her boyfriend.
Ruby, a young woman, moves to a resort town in Florida and encounters various people while trying to find her place in life.
The Gong Show Movie is a dark comedy that spoofs the popular talent show format. The film follows a group of contestants as they compete in bizarre acts, including hitting themselves on the head and playing racket ball. Along the way, there are complaints, a maitre-d, popsicles, and even a Jekyll and Hyde spoof. The contestants encounter an insane man, a doctor, a hospital, a nurse, a sauna, stripping, auditions, salary negotiations, contracts, late arrivals to work, singers with bad dancing skills, country music, beat dancing, and celebrities. There is even a puppet duck and a pianist in a locker room. Amid the toilet humor and nervous breakdowns, the film explores the behind-the-scenes of a talent show and the lengths people will go for fame and fortune. With its outrageous acts and unpredictable moments, The Gong Show Movie is a psychotronic film that will leave audiences laughing and gonging.
In this musical comedy, a trumpet player falls asleep and dreams that he is called to Heaven. Once there, he is given the task of blowing a horn to announce the end of the world. However, he soon discovers that the job is not as easy as it seems. Chaos ensues as he tries to fulfill his heavenly duty and return to Earth. Keywords: trumpet, angel, fallen angel, trumpet player, attempted theft, pop music, musical comedy, supernatural fantasy, pop musical, classic musical, year 1945, midnight, coffee, Manhattan New York City, womanizer, waiter, violin, umbrella, US sailor, ticket agent, swing shift, swing music, suicide threat, New Year's Eve, last judgment, horn, spoon, snoring, sleep, screwball comedy, radio announcer, comedy fantasy, late-night radio, attempted robbery, interrupted suicide attempt, crying woman, jitterbug dancer, archangel, attempted suicide, jewel thief, radio program sponsor, bumbler, bungler, it was all a dream ending, stranger in a strange land, trumpeter, telegram delivery man
Blues in the Night (1941) is a gripping film that tells the story of a jazz musician and his band who find themselves entangled in a web of drug addiction, turmoil, and illegal gambling. Set during the Great Depression era, the film follows their journey through poverty, eviction, and encounters with crooked gamblers. With captivating performances and a soundtrack filled with soulful blues, this movie showcases the fortitude of the characters amidst their trials and tribulations.