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The Bolden Movie

The most recent creative endeavor into fleshing out this long forgotten (by most) legend has been undertaken by Dan Pritzker. Mr. Pritzker a musician himself has consummated his affinity in his directorial debut by not merely paying homage but buy laying an extraordinarily big budget Movie at the feet of this Jazz God he has so come to admire. This promises to be music to the ears of many Jazz fans who have lighted candles at the Bolden alter for generations. While it's merit remains to be seen, the movie should surely bring attention and further investigation into the life and meaning of Buddy Bolden. Also, any illumination of the legend of Storyville, the infamous red light district, promises to be interesting. Storyville played host not only to the Crescent City's most noted period of prostitution but also to New Orleans' first generation of jazz men before falling to decay of disease and crime and being dismantled in 1917.