New Orleans: City of Jazz (1995)
Overview
German cultural documentary about the development of Jazz in New Orleans. Contains interviews with several musicians.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.001 |
Directed By
Wolfgang Ettlich
Crew
Monika Abspacher
Hans Albrecht Lusznat
Zoltan Ravasz
Wolfgang Ettlich
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