Ronnie's

DVD - 2022

The documentary chronicles the life of saxophonist Ronnie Scott, a poor Jewish kid who grew up in 1940s East End, London who became owner of the eponymous nightclub. Musical greats spanning decades played at Ronnie's including Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Chet Baker, and Jimi Hendrix, who played there the night of his death. Glorious clips bring to life this legendary jazz club and its charming yet tormented owner.

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Subjects
Genres
Biographical films
Documentary films
Nonfiction films
Feature films
Biographies
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
New York, NY : Kino Lorber, Inc [2022]
Language
English
Corporate Authors
Stars of Faith (Musical group), Goldfinch Studios, Orofena Films
Corporate Authors
Stars of Faith (Musical group) (performer), Goldfinch Studios (production company), Orofena Films
Other Authors
Oliver Murray, 1985- (film director), Kirsty (Film producer) Bell (film producer), Ronnie Scott, 1927-1996 (performer), Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Sonny Rollins, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 1936-1977, Cleo Laine, John Dankworth, Mary Lou Williams, 1910-1981, Buddy Rich, 1917-1987, Sarah Vaughan, 1924-1990, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Nina Simone, 1933-2003, Van Morrison, 1945-, Chet Baker
Item Description
Originally released as a motion picture in 2020.
Wide screen.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, region 1 NTSC; 1.78:1, 16x9 widescreen; Dolby Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo; color.
Production Credits
Director of photography, Benjamin Thomas ; editor, Paul Trewartha ; music, Alex Heffes.