Passing the Torch

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2016 · 43 min · Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by Bret Primack

Cast

• Jimmy Heath — Self
• Brice Winston — Self
• Doug Tidaback — Self
• Scott Black — Self