AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) 2006 Directed by Jellie Dekker

This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.

Country USA

Production Country Netherlands

Language English

Spoken Languages Dutch , English

Gneres Documentary , Music

Production Company Datarecords

Release Date 1 January 2006

77 mins