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Pittsburgh Jazz Film: We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told






Pittsburgh Jazz Film: We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told



January 29, 2018

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
www.jazzpromoservices.com

MCG Jazz is pleased to present: 

We Knew What We Had:  The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told documentary film features the talents of international Jazz Masters George Benson, Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Eckstine, Kenny Clarke, Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams – all Pittsburghers – and explores the social conditions and historical events that conspired to make Pittsburgh one of the leading contributors to the legacy of Jazz music in the world. The one-hour film is packed with compelling interviews, historical photographs and over 20 live performance clips of the Jazz Masters.

The film is being distributed by American Public Television and can be seen on PBS stations throughout the United States beginning February 1st.  Please check your local listings for show times.  If you don’t see a local air date please contact your local PBS affiliate to request the film.

If your market carries www.worldchannel.org the film will air on February 6th and 7th with multiple showtimes.

Watch the teaser here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uecy2BPTnY

Visit MCG Jazz for more information about the film:
www.mcgjazz.org

Join us on Facebook to discuss the film:
@WeKnewWhatWeHad

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Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services
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