Calle 54

 

Gato Barbieri, Cachao, Titi Puente, Michel Camilo, Paquito D'Rivera, Chano Dominguez
Miramax Films; Directed by Fernando Trueba
Rated G; 105 minutes; 2001

  
Director Fernando Trueba invites into the wonderful world of Latin jazz. This concert film disguised as a documentary shows off Latin jazz' superstars doing what they do best. The simple design and staging lets the music take center stage as these amazing artists mesmerize the audience and bring them into their world. Featured are performances by the late Tito Fuente . Gato Barbieri, Paquito D'Rivera and the historic moment when pianist Bebo Valdes is joined onstage by his son Chucho for a breathtaking piano duet. Blistering performances by all of these legends will win over long time fans and the newly interested alike.

 

 "Audiences will burst into applause! It glistens with music and moviemaking talent!"
-- Elvis Mitchell, THE NEW YORK TIMES
  

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