Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon

Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon

90 mins | Documentary, Music | March 5, 2008

Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.

Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon

90 mins | Documentary, Music | March 5, 2008

Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.
Producers Bialystock & Bloom, February Films
Original title Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
Directors Doug McIntyre, Penny Peyser
Writers Doug McIntyre, Penny Peyser

Cast

Jack Sheldon

as Himself

Jesse Sheldon

as Herself

Merv Griffin

as Himself

Chris Botti

as Himself

James A. Baker

as Self

William Claxton

as Self