Oscilloscope Laboratories, in collaboration with MVD Entertainment Group, has released a documentary entitled Not Not Jazz, focusing on the band Medeski Martin & Wood as they record a new album. This release marks 25 years since the band’s formation and takes place at Allaire Studio. The documentary, directed by Jason Miller and produced by Tyler Davidson, Jim Stark, and Elie Weiss, recently premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival near its filming location in New York’s Hudson Valley and was featured at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN.
Medeski Martin & Wood, a trio that emerged in the early 1990s in New York, comprises John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood. The group has developed their style by blending avant-garde improvisation with groove-based jazz, influenced by their early days in New York’s Downtown scene and their work with other musicians.
Not Not Jazz examines the working dynamics of Medeski, Martin, and Wood, detailing the processes they employ to create music. The documentary also discusses the broader implications of their artistic endeavours within the music industry, highlighting both the difficulties and achievements of maintaining a creative partnership over the years.
For those interested in the convergence of jazz and documentary film, Not Not Jazz is now available for viewing. It can be accessed via video on demand, Blu-ray, and DVD.
