AA

2006· 443 min· Documentary, Music

"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.

Cast: Yoshihide Otomo, Kameda Yukinori, Atsushi Sasaki

Director: Shinji Aoyama