Remembering flautist/saxophonist Bud Shank on his birthday

Raising a glass to bossa-jazz innovator Bud Shank with some performances and recordings with longtime pal Joao Donato. 

The strange story of Brazilian piano marvel Tenório Jr. explored in animated film

Fernando Trueba's They Shot The Piano Player – feat. the voice of Jeff Goldblum – is a stylish music doc turned murder mystery. 

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Latin Jazz Net Spanish director Fernando Trueba talks about his new film They Shot The Piano Player

Above The Line They Shot The Piano Player co-director Fernando Trueba on exploring a mystery within the South American music scene 

The Wrap Magazine How 'They Shot The Piano Player' made the journey from "stupid idea" to Oscar contender

Animation Scoop Discovering 'They Shot The Piano Player'

Writing On The Wall vs. The Zodiac

Writing On The Wall cut a whumpin' version of Mort Garson's psychsploitation curio Aries: The Fire-Fighter.

Happy Birthday João Donato & Ed Motta!

Since João Donato and Ed Motta share a birthday today, here's their collaboration on Cal Tjader's Black Orchid.