HERE’S A SELECTION OF GREAT REVIEWS THAT ‘ONE NOTE’ HAS RECEIVED RECENTLY…
Total Film ★★★★
“richly moving“
“weaves a vivid tapestry“
MOJO ★★★★
“packs a heavy emotional punch“
Jazz Journal
“warm, evocative, invincibly human, wide-ranging, and informative. It’s also shocking“
Filmuforia ★★★★
“a labour of love“
Vulturehound ★★★★
“a rich watch that also serves as a warning; if you love hearing this music, what exactly are you doing to keep it alive?”
“The music and the joy that comes with it is contagious as is the sense of sadness, loss and uncertainty?”
Guardian ★★★
“the film’s most appealing feature is its abundance of music, ranging from old-time Dixieland brass bands, to R&B jams, rap and more“
“a rigorous portrait“
Time Out ★★★
“it’s a deeply affectionate chronicle of a city in recovery – a city that’s so much more than bricks and mortar. On we go.”
everyfilm blog 7.5/10
“highlights the important of the musicians to the culture of New Orleans and yet shows how little they are valued by the establishment“
“It is punctuated by some great jazz music as well as some terrific anecdotes“
The Fan Carpet ★★★1/2
“extra special“
“One Note at a Time pays tribute to the musicians of New Orleans, whose playing is like no other in the world with its jubilance and expression“
Record Collector Magazine review (online)
“This eloquent film reflects how music remains the city’s lifeblood. A bayoutiful achievement.“
OffScreen blog
“some of the stories are incredibly moving“
“had me hooked to the very end“
