The Spitball Story
NEW DOCS
How could one little spitball play such an important role in shaping American music? When Gillespie, that irrepressibly mischievous sprite, is involved, anything could happen. Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Hinton and Jonah Jones swap stories about the good old days in (and out of) Cab Calloway’s Band. The stories and riffs are quickly and skillfully edited together in this enjoyable and insightful short film by the director of A Great Day in Harlem.
Director
Jean Bach
Producers
Jean Bach, Inc, Matthew Seig
Release Year
1997
Festival Year
1998
Run Time
21 minutes