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Cool Cats (PG*)

EFG London Jazz Festival 2017

,Barbican Cinema 3
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Follow the adventures of American Jazz legends Dexter Gordon and Ben Webster in this dazzling documentary about their trip to Copenhagen in the mid-1960s.

At the height of their careers tenor saxophone stars Ben Webster and Dexter Gordon leave America’s racism and unrest, and a trail of alcohol and drug addiction, in the hope of a better life.  Including unearthed 8mm footage shot by Webster, this documentary offers an intimate look at the love affair the musicians had with the city of Copenhagen.

Beautifully arranged archive footage plays against rare performances from the two musicians, while contemporary interviews with friends, girlfriends and musicians delve deeper into the decade in which the expatriates made Copenhagen one of the most sought over jazz cities in Europe.

 

Tagged with: Cinema EFG London Jazz Festival

Denmark 2015 Dir Janus Køster-Rasmussen 83 min Digital presentation

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

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Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.