"Mal, a Portrait of Mal Waldron" examines the life and contributions of legendary jazz pianist Mal Waldron.

Mal, a Portrait of Mal Waldron

Cecil Taylor was the grand master of free jazz piano. ''All the Notes'' captures in breezy fashion the unconventional stance of this media-shy modern musical genius, regarded as one of the true giants of post-war music. Seated at his beloved and battered piano in his Brooklyn brownstone the maestro holds court with frequent stentorian pronouncements on life, art and music.

Cecil Taylor All the Notes

A retrospective of events in director Louis van Gasteren’s life from 1964 to 1969, filmed by him in that period and reflected on from his vantage point over 40 years later at the age of 90.