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Kino: BUD LIVES! – A Love Letter to Bud Powell
Director and Screenplay: Haeyong Moon; USA 2025, 74 minutes; Original English
The documentary “BUD LIVES! – A Love Letter to Bud Powell” by director Haeyong Moon paints a compelling portrait of one of the most influential pianists in jazz history. Featuring archival footage and interviews with musicians such as Kenny Barron, Jason Moran, and T. S. Monk, the film explores the life and musical legacy of bebop pioneer Bud Powell (1924–1966). Amid extraordinary musical talent, personal crises, and societal resistance, the film emerges as a moving tribute to an artist who revolutionized modern jazz piano.
Free entry!
The documentary “BUD LIVES! – A Love Letter to Bud Powell” by director Haeyong Moon paints a compelling portrait of one of the most influential pianists in jazz history. Featuring archival footage and interviews with musicians such as Kenny Barron, Jason Moran, and T. S. Monk, the film explores the life and musical legacy of bebop pioneer Bud Powell (1924–1966). Amid extraordinary musical talent, personal crises, and societal resistance, the film emerges as a moving tribute to an artist who revolutionized modern jazz piano.
Free entry!
