AA (2006)
"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.
Director: Shinji Aoyama
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Yoshihide Otomo as Self |
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Kameda Yukinori as |
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Atsushi Sasaki as |
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Shimizu Toshihiko as |
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Teruto Soejima as |
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Iwao Takahashi as |
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Takeda Kenichi as |
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Keiji Haino as |
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Gen Hirai as |
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Ryo Homma as |
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Manabu Yuasa as |
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Toshiharu Ōsato as Interviewer |
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Toshinori Kondo as self |
| Directing | Shinji Aoyama | Director |
| Sound | Dowser | Music |
| Camera | Masaki Tamura | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Kazushi Ota | Editor |