AA

AA

2006 · 443 min · JA · 3.7 (18 votes)
Dir. Shinji Aoyama · Starring Yoshihide Otomo, Kameda Yukinori, Atsushi Sasaki, Shimizu Toshihiko, Teruto Soejima, Iwao Takahashi
DocumentaryMusic

"AA" is a documentary about Akira Aida (mostly known as Aquirax Aida), a japanese music critic who introduced free jazz, improvisation, and progressive rock to Japan. It's based on interviews with 12 critics and musicians who had connections with him. This is a documentary that considers the past, present and future of improvisation.

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A deep dive into the life of a pioneering music critic. It feels like a thoughtful exploration of a vibrant scene, filled with passionate voices and a rich sense of history.

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