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1. Respect (2021)

PG-13 | 145 min | Biography, Drama, Music

6.6

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61 Metascore

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

Director: Liesl Tommy | Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tituss Burgess

Votes: 17,858

2. Lush Life (1993 TV Movie)

R | 106 min | Drama

6.7

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Al Gorky and Buddy Chester are professional New York musicians or sidemen as they are known as and long time friends. When it is discovered that Buddy has a brain tumor that will cost him his life and career, he wants grand final party.

Director: Michael Elias | Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Forest Whitaker, Kathy Baker, Tracey Needham

Votes: 459

3. Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

7.5

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A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

Director: Charlotte Zwerin | Stars: Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Jimmy Cleveland, Harry Colomby

Votes: 1,314 | Gross: $0.52M

4. Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things (2019)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

7.0

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64 Metascore

The times and life of the unique Ella Fitzgerald.

Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: Ella Fitzgerald, Norma Miller, Ray Brown Jr., Laura Mvula

Votes: 577

5. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, Music

7.3

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71 Metascore

A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Director: Sophie Huber | Stars: Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Marcus Strickland, Lionel Loueke

Votes: 626

6. Jazz 625 (1961–2006)

Music

8.8

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Presented by Steve Race, "Jazz 625" was broadcast on BBC2 between April 1964 and August 1966. A pioneering show with a wide musical influence, "Jazz 625" assembled some of the giants of the genre, at the height of their powers.

Stars: Steve Race, John Scott, Humphrey Lyttelton, Judd Proctor

Votes: 18

7. Bopin' Hood (1961)

6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

5.6

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A trumpet-playing cat and his jazz band invade Ye Olde Squaresville, a kingdom that has outlawed all but the squarest music.

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Irv Spector | Stars: Jack Mercer, Corinne Orr

Votes: 24

8. Bud Powell, l'exil intérieur (1999 TV Movie)

55 min | Documentary

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The profile of legendary jazz pianist Bud Powell including interviews with his friends and footage from his performance at the Blue Note club in Paris.

Director: Robert Mugnerot | Stars: Emilhenco, Jackie McLean, Bud Powell