Sweet Love Bitter - Jazz Exploitation Film

Comedian and activist Dick Gregory stars as Richie "Eagle" Stokes in 1967's Sweet Love Bitter. Basically, the Charlie Parker story done as a drive-in flick. Near the end of his career, Eagle battles drugs and "the Man" while staying true to his art. Takes place in smokey Jazz clubs, coffeehouses, and the streets of New York. Based on the book "Night Song" by John Williams. The movie really didn't do the book justice, but very enjoyable. GREAT soundtrack LP on Impulse! by Mal Waldron.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Beatniks
• Beat Generation
• Jazz
• Exploitation
• Charlie Parker
• Hard Bop

[bopkick5]

can any one tell me if i can download this film or if its available in shops u.k. side ??

[BeatnikBeat58]

I found a region free DVD on ebay (USA). I haven't see the movie available as a download. The novel "Night Song" by John A. Williams which the film is based on is really good and not hard to find. Good luck with your search!

[spacepatrolman]

@C0NTR4B455 1:26 Hey its the hoodlum priest

[C0NTR4B455]

A young Steve Swallow on the bass alongside Chick Corea...Jeeze this is jazz history!! Awesome..

[TIBOBO2006]

Thanks a lot!!!! check out:

The "Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington & Ella Fitzgerald" Fan PAge on Facebook (Photo-album "Jazz in the movies")

[emithband]

...Chick Corea on piano...

[prayupblessings]

Classic.

[benbendude]

The great Dave Burns on trumpet. RIP