The Beginnings of Bebop · 1981
The Beginnings of Bebop (1981) is a Documentary film directed by Willie Ruff, starring Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Dwike Mitchell.
Documentary
Overview
Willie Ruff, musician, composer, educator, filmmaker, and Yale School of Music alumnus was on the faculty of the Yale School of Music from 1971 until his retirement in 2017. He directed and produced this short film which follows Dizzy Gillespie and Ruff’s musical partner Dwike Mitchell on a tour of key locations in the history of bebop in New York City. Gillespie led the filmmakers to Minton’s Playhouse, Carnegie Hall, the former site of the Savoy Ballroom, and made an unannounced stop at Miles’ Davis home. (Yale Film Archive)
Cast
Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Dwike Mitchell
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What is "The Beginnings of Bebop" about?
Willie Ruff, musician, composer, educator, filmmaker, and Yale School of Music alumnus was on the faculty of the Yale School of Music from 1971 until his retirement in 2017. He directed and produced this short film which follows Dizzy Gillespie and Ruff’s musical partner Dwike Mitchell on a tour of key locations in the history of bebop in New York City. Gillespie led the filmmakers to Minton’s Playhouse, Carnegie Hall, the former site of the Savoy Ballroom, and made an unannounced stop at Miles’ Davis home. (Yale Film Archive)
When was "The Beginnings of Bebop" released?
The Beginnings of Bebop was released in 1981.
Who stars in "The Beginnings of Bebop"?
The cast includes Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Dwike Mitchell.
