In a dilapidated Manhattan loft building, a unique blend of art, obsession, and anxiety unfolded in the mid-20th century. The film draws from photographer W. Eugene Smith's extensive archive, featuring candid shots and audio recordings of jazz legends Thelonious Monk, Zoot Sims, Jimmy Giuffre, Hall Overton, and others, capturing their creative processes and personal moments in Smith's home and studio from 1957 to the 1960s.
The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith
A treasure trove of iconic photographs and audio recordings in a rundown Manhattan loft reveals the personal lives of jazz legends amidst art and obsession.
