Through interviews, archival footage, photos and classic tunes, learn about the remarkable career and troubled life of legendary jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, who influenced countless musicians before alcoholism lead to his premature death. Close friends and associates such as Hoagy Carmichael, Charlie David and Louis Armstrong share their memories of Bix's abilities, playing style and personality.
Score
Bix's actual recordings—raw, revolutionary, heartbreaking.
Acting
Louis Armstrong's rare vulnerable testimony about his peer.
Direction
Berman's patient excavation of a forgotten American myth.
Director
Brigitte Berman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
CA
