Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon (2008)

Genre : Documentary, Music

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : Doug McIntyre, Penny Peyser

Synopsis

Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.

Actors

Jack Sheldon
Jack Sheldon
Himself
Jesse Sheldon
Jesse Sheldon
Herself
Merv Griffin
Merv Griffin
Himself
Chris Botti
Chris Botti
Himself
James A. Baker
James A. Baker
Self
William Claxton
William Claxton
Self

Crews

Doug McIntyre
Doug McIntyre
Writer
Penny Peyser
Penny Peyser
Writer
Doug McIntyre
Doug McIntyre
Director
Penny Peyser
Penny Peyser
Director
John Axelson
John Axelson
Director of Photography
John Gannon
John Gannon
Director of Photography
Matt McUsic
Matt McUsic
Editor

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