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3 things about Shirley Clarke’s ORNETTE: MADE IN AMERICA

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robchristopher

Ornette: Made in America [1985] 1. Circumcision rather than castration. 2. An impertinent question. 3. He saw King Curtis driving a limousine.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s JAZZ ’34: REMEMBRANCES OF KANSAS CITY SWING

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robchristopher

Jazz ’34: Remembrances of Kansas City Swing [1997] 1. Water pitcher as mute. 2. He takes off his jacket, carefully buttons his vest, proceeds to blow. 3. BBQ wagon on the street.

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“My motto was, ‘Let the stories speak for themselves.’”

Posted on October 7, 2019 by robchristopher

I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Matt Fagerholm for Indie Outlook. The result is a deep dive into the making of the film. Enjoy!

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3 things about Eric Friedler’s IT MUST SCHWING: THE BLUE NOTE STORY

Posted on August 8, 2019 by robchristopher

It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story [2018] 1. Herbie Hancock demonstrates Francis Wolff’s dance. 2. “He was a con man. A great drummer, no doubt about it. I was at Art’s funeral. There were four women there. All ‘Mrs. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Basil Dearden’s ALL NIGHT LONG

Posted on November 26, 2018 by robchristopher

All Night Long [1962] 1. Dave Brubeck and “It’s a Raggy Waltz” with an unaccompanied cigarette burning in an ashtray on top of the piano. 2. Using a China marker on the tape. 3. Drumming alone to a band that … Continue reading →

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New site! New video!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Head over to Roy’s World for a new look at the project, including a brand new clip featuring Jason Adasiewicz’ music + a story from Barry Gifford!

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One year ago today.

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

On 17 February 2017 Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake (and, just out of frame, Joshua Abrams, Josh Berman, and Jon Doyle) convened at Electrical Audio in Chicago and, with the assistance of engineer Greg Norman, started laying down some sweet tunes … Continue reading →

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A fantastic evening!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by robchristopher

I’d like to thank everyone who made the show such a success! Especially Keefe Jackson and Mike Reed, who joined the lineup late in the game and still delivered killer performances. It was an amazingly exciting evening. And thank you … Continue reading →

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November 4. Write it in your diary.

Posted on August 21, 2017 by robchristopher

Be there or be square! Saturday, November 4 at 8:30pm Barry Gifford & Jason Adasiewicz Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago “[Barry Gifford’s book The Up-Down is] right next door to perfection.” —David Lynch To celebrate the publication of his … Continue reading →

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What TWIN PEAKS means to me.

Posted on May 21, 2017 by robchristopher

As a young teenager who was already movie obsessed but just beginning to think seriously about making them, two separate events occurred that changed everything for me. The first was seeing True Stories. The second was Twin Peaks. I happened … Continue reading →

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