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Imagine the Sound is a 1981 Canadian documentary film about free jazz, directed by Ron Mann. It features interviews with and musical and dramatic performances by pianist Cecil Taylor, saxophonist Archie Shepp, trumpeter Bill Dixon and pianist Paul Bley. The film has been digitally restored and was screened at the 2007 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. It was filmed in Toronto. The interviews are conducted by Bill Smith.
Original Release
08/24/1981
US Release
03/12/2007
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Bley | Himself / Self |
| Bill Dixon | Himself / Self |
| Archie Shepp | Himself / Self |
| Cecil Taylor | Himself / Self |
| Kenny Werner | Self / Himself |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Bley | Himself / Self |
| Bill Dixon | Himself / Self |
| Archie Shepp | Himself / Self |
| Cecil Taylor | Himself / Self |
| Kenny Werner | Self / Himself |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ron Mann | Producer |
| Bill Smith | Producer |
