The Legend of Teddy Edwards (2001)

Genres - Historical Film, Music  |   Sub-Genres - Biography, Social History  |   Run Time - 85 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

The virtual epitome of the Los Angeles jazz scene, tenor saxophonist Teddy Edwards' impassioned playing and inimitable style has inspired generations of musicians. Working with everyone from Benny Goodman to Tom Waits, this documentary follows Edwards' stunning six-decade career as a musician through exploration of his unique innovations as well as the highs and lows of his extraordinary life.

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composer, jazz, legend [famous person], music, retrospective, saxophone