Special Film Screening of Karl Berger MUSIC MIND at The New School Dec. 14th

Description

New School University and College of Performing Arts, in partnership with Creative Music Foundation present a special film screening of “Karl Berger Music Mind” (72 min). A Q&A will follow the screening moderated by film producer William Horberg. Guests will include Karl Berger, Ingrid Sersto, Billy Martin, Peter Apfelbaum and Steven Bernstein. The purpose of this screening is to celebrate the work of Karl Berger, his wife and musical partner Ingrid Sertso, and raise awareness about the precious resources and legacy of Creative Music Studio, a non-profit foundation founded with Ornette Coleman in 1971.

*William Horberg is a producer and writer, known for The Kite Runner (2007), Cold Mountain (2003) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).

Film Producers synopsis and info:

Karl Berger Music Mind

Documentary, Germany/USA 2018, 71 Min

Director: Julian Benedikt

Legendary jazz improvisational pioneer Karl Berger is celebrated with intimacy and grandeur in “Karl Berger – Music Mind”. The film traces his journey from Heidelberg to Paris to New York to Woodstock, culminating with his celebrated anniversary concert at this year’s Theaterhaus Jazz Festival in Stuttgart. Berger, who founded the Creative Music Studio (CMS) with jazz innovator Ornette Coleman and singer/wife Ingrid Sertso, first encountered jazz by playing with US soldiers who were stationed in postwar Germany. He went on to collaborate with the likes of Don Cherry, Carla Bley, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Anthony Braxton and established the CMS in Woodstock as one of the premier places for free improvisation and world music. In a film rich with interviews, music and archival footage, “Music Mind” provides an inside look into the creative process and unique approach toward music that makes Karl Berger one of a kind.

Contact: Polyester Music & Film, Axel Kroell, [email protected]