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Wild Man Blues (1997)

Wild Man Blues is a 1998 documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, about the musical avocation of actor/director/comic Woody Allen. The film takes its name from a jazz composition sometimes attributed to Jelly Roll Morton and sometimes to Louis Armstrong and recorded by both (among others). Allen's love of early 20th century New Orleans music is depicted through his 1996 tour of Europe with his New Orleans Jazz Band. Allen has played clarinet with this band for over 25 years. Although Allen's European tour is the film's primary focus, it was also notable as the first major public showcase for Allen's relationship with Soon-Yi Previn.

  • Music
  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Woody AllenWoody AllenSelf
  • Photo of Letty AronsonLetty AronsonSelf
  • Photo of Soon-Yi PrevinSoon-Yi PrevinSelf
  • Photo of Dan BarrettDan BarrettSelf
  • Photo of Simon WettenhallSimon WettenhallSelf
  • Photo of John GillJohn GillSelf
  • Photo of Greg CohenGreg CohenSelf
  • Photo of Cynthia SayerCynthia SayerSelf
  • Photo of Eddy DavisEddy DavisSelf
  • Photo of Nettie KonigsbergNettie KonigsbergSelf

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