Tag Archives: Eric Dolphy

Soundtrack to A Coup D’Etat

In this documentary, film maker Johan Grimonprez links the CIA’s use of Jazz in the Cold War against Russia with a deep dive into the divisive, murderous political machinations of Belgium and the USA which resulted in the 1961 assassination … Continue reading

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THE ART OF IMPROVISERS… LAST CALL for 7UP!

It was way back in the hazy mists of time that I initially encountered the art of what’s become European “improv”. I’m sure they didn’t call it that back then but it was a very feisty and British take on … Continue reading

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