Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon (2008)

March. 05,2008

| Documentary Music

Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.

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Jack Sheldon as Himself

[2008] Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon [1998] Hard Time [1973] Schoolhouse Rock! [1973] The Girl with Something Extra [1966] Run, Buddy, Run

Merv Griffin as Himself

[2021] Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation [2019] I Am Richard Pryor [2018] Whitney [2008] Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon [1985] Alice in Wonderland [1984] The Lonely Guy

Chris Botti as Himself

[2013] 20 Feet from Stardom [2009] Chris Botti in Boston [2008] Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon [2007] Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests [2006] Tony Bennett: An American Classic [2002] The Caroline Rhea Show

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Reviews

Matialth

2008/03/05

Good concept, poorly executed.

Kailansorac

2008/03/06

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Monkeywess

2008/03/07

This is an astonishing documentary that will wring your heart while it bends your mind

Aubrey Hackett

2008/03/08

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.