Movies and TvShows featuring "west-coast-jazz" theme.

This documentary explores the life and career of Dave Brubeck, a renowned jazz musician known for his innovative compositions and unique approach to rhythm. From his early days as a cattle rancher in Stockton, California to his rise to fame as a jazz icon, the film delves into Brubeck's personal and professional journey. It includes interviews, archive footage, and performances that showcase his influential contributions to the world of music. Throughout the film, the audience gains insight into Brubeck's beliefs in heaven and the afterlife, as well as his experiences with racism and integration in the music industry. This comprehensive portrait of Brubeck provides a captivating look at the life of a true jazz legend.

Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Honored on the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 2021 as a culturally significant film. Directed by Ray Manzarek, keyboardist in The Doors. Starring Dorothy Fujikawa (Manzrek's future wife of forty years) and Henry Crismonde. Impressionistic vignettes of a jazz musician and a young art student's relationship, as he avoids commitment. Features Whiskey A Go Go on the Sunset Strip and a brief appearance by Jim Morrison of The Doors.