The Girls in the Band
In the world of jazz, women have long been marginalized as singers or piano players. Little has ever been documented about the enormously talented female trumpet players, saxophonist and drummers who struggled for recognition but were cut off from any meaningful employment by men who didn’t want women on their bandstands. This film traces the history of the all-girl bands and the struggles of the handful who broke through the male bastions, and brings us into the present day, where brilliantly gifted young women are going toe-to-toe with the finest jazz musicians of their day. Written by Anonymous
Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Judy Chaikin
Actors: Clora Bryant, Esperanza Spalding, Geri Allen, Herbie Hancock, Patrice Rushen
