Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

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Overview

Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical footage, vintage photographs and interviews with a who's who list of musical giants from the worlds of jazz, soul and classic rock shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Tom Dowd, whose creative spirit and passion for innovative technology helped shape the course of modern music.

Cast: Tom Dowd, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Ahmet Ertegün, more

Director: Mark Moormann

Genres: Documentary, Music

Cast

Tom Dowd

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Ray Charles

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Aretha Franklin

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Eric Clapton

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Ahmet Ertegün

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Phil Ramone

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Mike Stoller

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Jerry Leiber

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