Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

43 min

Cast:

Jimmy Heath, Brice Winston, Doug Tidaback

Quality:

HD

Director:

Bret Primack

Release:

2016

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Rating:

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