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Canada · 1982
1h 56m
Director Brigitte Berman
Starring Louis Armstrong, Richard Basehart, Hoagy Carmichael, Doc Cheatham
Genre Documentary, Music
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Through interviews, archival footage, photos, and classic tunes, learn about the remarkable career and troubled life of legendary jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, who influenced countless musicians before alcoholism led to his premature death at 28. Friends and associates such as Hoagy Carmichael, Charlie David, and Louis Armstrong share their memories of Bix's abilities, playing style, and personality.