Music Man
directed by Terri Castillo-Chapin

Music Man/Thomas Chapin. An award-winning, documentary short film directed by Terri Castillo-Chapin about Thomas Chapin’s relationship to sound and ordinary objects as “instruments.” A relaxed Thomas shows his process of utilizing sound in similar fashion that he created his visual collage art (also see collages at “Art Gallery”). A pre-Trio period when Chapin was exploring Brazilian rhythms. Color, 12 mins., 1990.

Featured musicians include: Thad Wheeler, percussion; Arthur Kell, bass; Saul Rubin, guitar. All were part of Thomas’ Brazilian musical group, called “Spirits Rebellious” in the mid-late 80s.

View other short videos about Thomas, including “Dancing Chicken Man, Part 1 and 2” and “Jazzman: Thomas Chapin in Hawaii” at YouTube.com.