On the Edge – Improvisation in Music

Synopsis

The essential role which improvisation plays in music is revealed through the playing and words of a wide selection of performers for whom it is central to their creative process. Musicians in Africa, India, America and Europe were filmed on location, and contributors include jazz drummer Max Roach, rock guitarist Jerry Garcia, baroque specialist Christopher Hogwood, flamenco doyen Mario Maya, blues man Buddy Guy, the great Indian sarangi player Ram Narayan, salsa ace Eddie Palmieri, Nashville session player Buddy Emmons, contemporary composer John Zorn and organist Naji Hakim.

Additional Info

• No: R0477
• Production year: 1991
• Run time: 4 x 59'
• Director: Jeremy Marre
• Producers: RM Arts/Harcourt Films/Channel Four
• Format: HDTV