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Jazzman

Jazzman

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A documentary about a life dedicated to jazz, as told by Velibor Pedevski, who has been living among a dynamic New York crowd for over a quarter of a century. Pedevski brings a unique perspective on the historical events surrounding the creative phenomenon of jazz. One of the most prestigious and important of all American cultural exports, jazz has conquered the world

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

Macedonian

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

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Release Date

15 September 2019

Country

Macedonia

Cast

Velibor Pedevski

Velibor Pedevski

Himself

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