British filmmaker Oliver Murray lays bare a musical institution in his latest feature simply called Ronnie’s. Employing rare archive footage and intimate revelations, this definitive documentary on Ronnie Scott screened recently at the 2020 DOC NYC Film Festival. In conversation with Martin Carr, the inquisitive writer director goes into detail about his involvement, as well […]
Exclusive Interview – Composer Alex Heffes discusses new documentary Ronnie’s
Like any musician who feels passionately about his art, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated composer Alex Heffes knows Ronnie Scott. Maybe not in person but through reputation, musical trailblazing and jazz club definition. It is no surprise then that his involvement with a new documentary simply called Ronnie’s, should feel anything other than serendipitous. A […]
Movie Review – Ronnie’s (2020)
Ronnie’s, 2020. Written and Directed by Oliver Murray. SYNOPSIS: Ronnie’s explores the legacy, lineage and longevity behind the most revered jazz club in London. Through rare and intimate archive footage writer director Oliver Murray documents Ronnie Scott in all his idiosyncrasies. The man, the musician and reluctant cultural icon who loved music to his core. […]
