In a career that spanned half a century, Cuban bandleader Frank "Machito" Grillo embodied Latin Jazz and influenced several generations of musicians, contributing to a cultural explosion on the international music scene.

Machito weaves together vintage film clips and recordings, Hollywood production numbers, and one-of-a-kind street performances from 1920s Cuba to contemporary New York. Sensational shows at such hot spots as the Cotton Club highlight the golden era of Latin Jazz in the 40s and 50s.

Musicians Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, and Ray Barreto share fond memories of the scene while paying tribute to Machito. Warm and "simpatico," Machito laughs, reminisces, and plays some of the hottest Latin Jazz on film anywhere.

Icarus Films Collection

Machito, Jazz musicians -- Cuba -- Biography, Musicians -- Cuba -- Biography, Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography, Hispanic Americans -- Music -- History and criticism, Latin jazz -- History and criticism, Hispanic Americans -- Music, Cuba

Leymarie, Isabelle (writer), Spiegel, Bruce (editor), Ortiz, Carlos (producer), Ortiz, Carlos (director), Guzman, Pablo (narrator), Grillo, Frank 'Machito' (performer), Nubia Music Society (producer)

00:57:39 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, college, high school (grades 10-12)

Name	Icarus Films
Role	distributor
Telephone	1-718-488-8900
Address	32 Court St, 21st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Email	[email protected]

1987-01-01

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