If I'm Not Home, the feature documentary about Chicago jazz musician Ron Cooper, was completed in November, 2010. The premiere will be at Gene Siskel Film Center on Feb 26th and 28th. 8pm.
Chicago jazz musician Ron Cooper went from frequently singing at legendary jazz clubs like The Green Mill to living in bars and on the El. "If I'm Not Home" examines Cooper's unique contributions to the Chicago jazz scene, his struggles with homelessness and alcoholism, and the musical passion that sustained him. Many Chicago jazz musicians contribute their perspectives to Ron Cooper's singular life in jazz.
If I'm Not Home features Von Freeman, Kimberly Gordon, Brian O'Hern, Mike Allemana, Joanie Pallatto, Fareed Haque, Tom Allen, Lou Marini, Earle Johnson, Ken Strandberg, Pete Crawford, Dave Jemilo, and John Roothaan.
