A new jazz documentary called Chops is about to be released - it's about one high school's experience at the Essentially Ellington high school jazz competition at Lincoln Center. It's inspirational and is great for both kids and adults alike. Chops is backed by Jazz at Lincoln Center and has screened there, various film festivals nationwide and at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. You can view the trailer at the official website: http://chopsthemovie.com/ You can go to the Facebook page for updates about the film - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chops/85540964870 As you know, jazz festivals and publications are hurting right now due to the poor economy. The documentary is a great fund raising tool for any jazz-related organizations, as it will be distributed through a unique screening process that allows anyone who hosts a screening to keep 100% of the proceeds. And at a time when jazz is hurting, it's a crowd-pleasing and exciting film that will inspire audiences, especially young people. Check out the screening program here - http://chopsthemovie.com/host/ <p>A new jazz documentary called Chops is about to be released &#8211; it&#8217;s about one high school&#8217;s experience at the Essentially Ellington high school jazz competition at Lincoln Center. It&#8217;s inspirational and is great for both kids and adults alike. Chops is backed by Jazz at Lincoln Center and has screened there, various film festivals nationwide and at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.</p> <p>You can view the trailer at the official website: <a href="http://chopsthemovie.com/">http://chopsthemovie.com/</a></p> <p>You can go to the Facebook page for updates about the film &#8211; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chops/85540964870">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chops/85540964870</a></p> <p>As you know, jazz festivals and publications are hurting right now due to the poor economy. The documentary is a great fund raising tool for any jazz-related organizations, as it will be distributed through a unique screening process that allows anyone who hosts a screening to keep 100% of the proceeds. And at a time when jazz is hurting, it&#8217;s a crowd-pleasing and exciting film that will inspire audiences, especially young people. Check out the screening program here &#8211; <a href="http://chopsthemovie.com/host/">http://chopsthemovie.com/host/</a></p> 2009-06-25T19:30:08Z 1 1067 759 2009-06-25T19:30:08Z 1976