Director Oscar Sanders scores a major coup when he snagged an interview with Master Drummer Michael Carvin for documentary Billy Bang: Long Over Due

Just when it appeared that production was complete on director Oscar Sanders' much anticipated documentary about jazz violinist Billy Bang, an opportunity arises to interview Master Drummer Michael Carvin. Not one to refuse an opportunity to enhance the the quality of an already complete tapestry of great musicians already interviewed, Oscar Sanders couldn't turn down the opportunity to further the mission to deliver a gem of a film, sat down with the rhythmic foundation cultivator of both Vietnam inspired cd's "Vietnam: The Aftermath" and " Vietnam: Reflections"to shoot one helluva interview. His contribution as well as the other eleven musicians "assures that BBLOD will be a musicians and Billy Bang fan movie that will be cherished for years to come and recognized as a true film classic that happens to be a documentary," Oscar Sanders remarked.

Billy Bang: Long Over Due article about Billy and director Oscar Sanders

Creating the buzz for a much anticipated film

http://www.doobeedoobeedoo.info/2012/01/05/film-documentary-billy-bang-long-over-due/

Billy Bang doc director writes article in Jazztimes

http://jazztimes.com/community/articles/28312-billy-bang-long-over-due-in-post-production

It's a wrap. After interviewing acoustic bassist Todd Nicholson and again William Parker, Billy Bang doc production complete

After shooting since November 2010, production is complete on the documentary about jazz violinist Billy Bang titled, Billy Bang: Long Over Due. Last interviews were with former Billy Bang acoustic bassist Todd Nicholson just back in NYC after over a year in Japan and again William Parker. Their words continued the tapestry of love, admiration, and knowledge of "Da Bang" that was huge in illustrating the mission set forth when Billy asked me to make this documentary, which is that he wanted this film to be like no other documentary. Bang wanted this film to be about how musicians work together from a mental and skill aspect, as one to make musical performances unique to the audiences who love the music and show their love and respect everytime they show up at concerts or buy cd's or collect albums. Unless, for some unforsaken opportunity to enhance this film, there will be no other interviews added. Archive collection od video and photos will continue for a few more weeks before the editing process begins.

John Lindberg Interviews For Billy Bang Long Over Due

At Columbia University"s radio station WKCR, acoustic bassist John Lindberg was interviewed for the Billy Bang documentary Billy Bang: Long Over Due. The interview was riveting and reminiscent of a time when improvisational music in the west village was in it's infancy. One third of The String Trio of New York, along with James Emery and Billy Bang, John was engaging and quite helpful in bridging the gap in the Billy Bang musical history as well as bowing techniques privy to string instruments.

Two new great interviews for Billy Bang Doc

As the saga of documentary filmmaking continues, two great new interviews were conducted over the weekend with former SunRa violinst Fiidla and trombonist/composer Craig Harris. These two gifted musicians were very informative and passionate about their relationship with Billy Bang and were all too selfless about sharing their experiences and what they came away from a musical and personal friendship with the Bang. The production process is more than 70% complete

Billy Bang: Long Over Due Production Moves Forward Briskly

Billy Bang: Long Over Due production continues with five interviews. Newman Taylor Baker, Hilliard Green and Andrew Bemkey-all members of his last band as well as singer LJ Jenkins from Billy's hip hop band Billy Bang Forbidden Planet, and Ahmed Abdullah-who recored with Billy and also played freqently with throughout the years all chimed in and shared important stories and reolections about the man everyone calls The Bang. The interview is nearly complete. Archive retrieval contines.