Overview

What is the influence of Jazz on Brazilian music and the influence of Brazilian music on Jazz? The documentary Zuza Homem de Jazz draws a parallel between the two universes, featuring the renowned Brazilian musicologist Zuza Homem de Mello as the protagonist. It offers an intimate look at the writer and music journalist and highlights his long connection with Jazz, that dates back to the 1950’s, when Zuza was a student at the Julliard School of Music. The film was also shot in New York, where Zuza meets old friends in the jazz circuit and revisits memorable stories.

Top Cast

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Andre Mehmari

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Bob Dorough

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Deborah Gordon

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Egberto Gismonti

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Eric Comstock

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Gary Giddins

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Letieres Leite

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Lourenço Rebetez

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Maria Schneider

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Mario Adnet

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Monique Gardenberg

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Nelson Ayres

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