“A Jazzman’s Blues” Premieres September 23rd, only on Netflix. Written, directed and produced by Academy Award honoree Tyler Perry.
The passion project, that uncovers a story of forbidden love, deceit and a secret. “A Jazzman’s Blues” was originally written by Tyler 27 years ago.
“This is the very first thing that I wrote and I’ve waited a long time to make it. But it is happening at the right time because it was meant for Solea Pfeiffer and Joshua Boone to do and it gave me time to grow as a director,” stated Tyler Perry. “I’m celebrating that all the way around and understanding that Joshua and Solea mirror everybody — the cast and crew — in terms of quality. Everybody just brought their A-game.”
A sweeping tale of forbidden love, “A Jazzman’s Blues” unspools forty years of secrets and lies soundtracked by juke joint blues in the deep South.
The film stars Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer as star-crossed lovers Bayou and Leanne alongside Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Milauna Jemai Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario Marcel, Lana Young and Ryan Eggold.
The film features an original song performed by Ruth B., songs arranged and produced by multi-Grammy winner & two-time Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard, music by Aaron Zigman and choreography by Debbie Allen.
Celebrating two decades of Black excellence in filmmaking and visual artistry is “Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Fest.” This year, Tyler Perry will preview “A Jazzman’s Blues” at the festival, with a series of clips and a conversation presentation slated for Saturday, August 6th, at 8 p.m.
