The documentary Jazz in China was an official event of International Jazz Day, April 30, 2021 where it was available for viewing for 24 hours.
Here are early reviews of the 76-minute documentary:
“Wonderful!”
Robin Bell-Stevens, Director and Executive Producer of New York City’s Jazzmobile
“Fantastic documentary!”
Gary Lowe, Jazz Music Director and Producer, WUNH-FM 91.3
“Inspired and inspiring! Academy-award winning for sure! Bravo, Bravissimo! What a topic! So well-done! Major reminder that WE ARE ALL ONE!”
Barbara Glasser
“Just watched the Jazz in China documentary with rapt attention. Absolutely amazing, absorbing. It’s a valuable contribution. It really captures the main issues and cultural factors. I know there’s a lot of wonderful stuff on the cutting floor, as well, but you’ve done a great job of pulling it all together. Bravo.”
David Moser, Ph.D., Academic Director
CET Chinese Studies at Beijing Capital Normal University
“Well, that was a pleasure. Great subject, great characters and a really impressive piece of work.
Well done. Congratulations.”
Paul Thompson, Professor, Film & Television, New York University
“I thoroughly enjoyed Jazz In China. It was both a seldom known history and a heartening reminder that jazz is embraced the world over, by young and old alike.”
Wesley J. Watkins, IV, Ph.D.
Founder, The Jazz & Democracy Project®
“Absolutely awesome! What a wonderful documentary!”
Richard Lalime, F.S.C.
“I was really impressed with the historical details shared and I loved the music. Thank you for introducing me to this! I am excited to see the future of Jazz!”
Stacey Kelly
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“What a fabulous documentary. Loved the vintage footage, the history, but most of all, loved the music and the musicians featured. A real joy. Thank you.”
Sandy Carp, History Teacher (Ret.)
“Wow, so much fascinating material. I thought the contemporary interviews were powerful and memorable, e.g., ‘Jazz isn’t freedom. Jazz is responsibility.’ That will stay with me a long time. I hope this film gets the recognition it deserves.”
Joshua Mills, Professor & Chair,
Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions, Baruch College, CUNY
“Congratulations! It’s quite an accomplishment!”
Briana Whyte Harris (playwright)
“There are a few western authors and academics, but mostly it’s the musicians themselves. . .we get to see many clips of each of them at their instruments in various venues. It is beautifully collected . . . Bravissimo.”
Robert Barry Francos
http://www.thefeedbacksociety.com
“Congratulations! Jazz In China was extraordinary! All research, interviewees, archival film footage are amazing!”
Ellen B. Stern
“Great job with the documentary! Is there a way to show it to my students?”
Ben Lapidus, Ph.D., Professor, John Jay College of Justice
“I found it informative on the history of jazz in China. Thought the cinematography was super.”
Colette Desbas
“My husband and I thought you did a wonderful job – it was informative and engaging. We had no idea about the evolution of jazz in China. Congratulations!”
Sue Holt/Fleisher
The Jazz In China Documentary was also:
- Referenced in the South China Morning Post April 28, 2021
- Chinese Global Television Network (CGTN) profiled Dr. Eugene Marlow
and the documentary April 29, 2021 - Referenced in the Jazz Journal (United Kingdom) April 30, 2021
- Listed as an official event of International Jazz Day, April 30, 2021