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The Girls in the Band

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 21m
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7.8/10
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The Girls in the Band (2011)
The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.
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The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.

  • Director
    • Judy Chaikin
  • Writers
    • Judy Chaikin
    • Edward Osei-Gyimah
  • Stars
    • Geri Allen
    • Jessie Bailey
    • Jane Ira Bloom
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    170
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Judy Chaikin
    • Writers
      • Judy Chaikin
      • Edward Osei-Gyimah
    • Stars
      • Geri Allen
      • Jessie Bailey
      • Jane Ira Bloom
    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Geri Allen
    • Self
    Jessie Bailey
    • Self - Trombone
    Jane Ira Bloom
    • Self
    Clora Bryant
    Clora Bryant
    • Self - Trumpet
    Terri Lyne Carrington
    • Self
    Anat Cohen
    • Self
    Roz Cron
    Roz Cron
    • Self - Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute
    • (as Rosalind 'Roz" Cron)
    Peggy Gilbert
    Peggy Gilbert
    • Self - Saxophone
    Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock
    • Self
    Ina Ray Hutton
    Ina Ray Hutton
    • Self - Singer and Dancer
    • (archive footage)
    Laurence C. Jones
    Laurence C. Jones
    • Self - Piney Woods School Founder
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Dr. Laurence C. Jones)
    Tammy L. Kernodle
    Tammy L. Kernodle
    • Self - Music Historian
    • (as Dr. Tammy Kernodle)
    Sherrie Maricle
    • Self - Drummer
    Marian McPartland
    • Self
    James Briggs Murray
    • Self
    Peter O'Brien
    • Self
    Carline Ray
    • Self - Bass
    Vi Redd
    • Self - Jazz Alto Saxophonist
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Judy Chaikin
    • Writers
      • Judy Chaikin
      • Edward Osei-Gyimah
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    8/10
    Nice little history lesson
    An all too brief review of the history of women in Jazz, from the begginnings of the 1900s through modern day female musicians. These women had to face discrimination and diminished expectations from multiple fronts--particularly if they were African American, but nothing could keep them from doing what they loved--and many of the women were--and are, as good as or even better than the stars of thier day. Even though they often did not receive the credit they were due--privately, let alone publicly--for thier playing, their writing and arrangements, nothing could stop them. amd thier joy at making music still shines through.

    Filled with interviews, timely photos and film clips, this movie is a wonderful trip through time, and a reminder that while we've come a "Long way baby", a woman's journey towards full acceptance as an equal member of the human race is far from over. Overall well done. Would have enjoyed more time with the music, and more film clips of the performances, but I've few complaints. The pace was good, the hsitory memorable, and the women are just plain incredible. Recommended!
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    • Feb 10, 2018

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Orkesterin tytöt
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      • Artist Tribe
      • One Step Productions
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      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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