Zuza Homem de Jazz

Zuza Homem de Jazz

Nov. 30, 2018

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.

Zuza Homem de Jazz

Nov. 30, 2018

Zuza Homem de Jazz
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.
Producers Cine Group
Original title Zuza Homem de Jazz
Directors Janaina Dalri
Writers Ercília Lobo, Janaina Dalri, Igor Miguel

Cast

Andre Mehmari

as Himself

Bob Dorough

as Himself

Deborah Gordon

as Herself

Egberto Gismonti

as Himself

Eric Comstock

as Himself

Gary Giddins

as Himself

Letieres Leite

as Himself

Lourenço Rebetez

as Himself

Maria Schneider

as Herself

Mario Adnet

as Himself

Monique Gardenberg

as Herself

Nelson Ayres

as Himself

Roberto Montegatto

as Himself

Stella Bloss

as Herself

Thalita Portugal

as Herself