Searching for Jimi Hendrix (1999)

Searching for Jimi Hendrix is a documentary feature by D.A. Pennebaker, the director of such classics as "Don't Look Back" with Bob Dylan and "Ziggy Stardust" with David Bowie. This film illustrates Jimi's influence on performers from all generes of music and celebrates his talent as a composer. Through the performances and unique environments of 11 artists who love Jimi Hendrix, the film travels from the sound stage with well known film composer Mark Isham to the recording studio with Chuck D. of Public Enemy, to the concert stage with singing star Cassandra Wilson and to the New York loft of the great performing artist Laurie Anderson. This film takes us through the many genre's of music that Jimi remains a part of and reminds us why his songs have become American standards. Featuring: Laurie Anderson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Rosanne Cash, Chuck D., Mark Isham, Los Illegales, Los Lobos, Charlie Musselwhite, Cassandra Wilson, Taylor Dayne, and Neville and Sheena Staples of The Specials.

No Jimi In Here

This is a documentary showing other musicians recording a tribute to Jimi Hendrix album at the end of the nineties. You get the feeling most of the musicians aren't really even that familiar with Hendix' music. I did like the Five Blind Boys From Alabama; they were working out a gospel sounding acappela version of Driftin' which sounded like it was going to be great. But none of the tracks are played as a finished product, and there is definitely no Jimi Hendrix appearing in this film. I guess they couldn't find him. June 10, 1999

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