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Don Byron

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Don Byron is an American composer, clarinetist, and saxophonist known for his innovative contributions to the world of jazz and classical music. He has released numerous albums showcasing his diverse musical talents. Some of his notable works include the albums "Bug Music" and "Ivey-Divey." Byron has received critical acclaim for his unique blend of genres, incorporating elements of jazz, classical, and funk. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various renowned musicians and has been praised for his virtuosic performances. While there is limited information available about his filmography and awards, his contributions to the music industry speak volumes about his talent and creativity in the world of music.

Films

Walk Don't Walk

Walk Don't Walk

By Thomas Struck

2001 | 60 min | Documentary

A declaration of love to New York and the legs of its inhabitants, accompanied by the unique soundtrack of jazz clarinetist Don Byron.

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1999 | 4 min | Icons & Media Art

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Queens Don’t Cry

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This ambitious directorial debut chronicles lesbian lifestyles and social networking in Vienna in the 1950s and 60s. In those years, Vienna was a drab and traditional place. The scene - if it existed at all - was male- oriented, and the few bars where women did meet were not particularly inviting. Lesbian life was characterized by invisibility and, if anything, was criminalized. Three eyewitnesses of that era talk in an eloquently and refreshingly (self-)ironic way about what it was like to feel ...

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Hope

Hope

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Zoe

Zoe

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Zero

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