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on April 16
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #14New Trailer!
G'day!
Hope you are doing well. It has been an extremely busy year so far for us. We have been working on our documentary full time and are pleased to announce the release of our new trailer. Here it is:
We are so grateful for your involvement and would love to hear what you think of the trailer.
Cheers,
Al and Ad.
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on January 28
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #13Quincy Jones Interview
Post CommentG'day Kickstarters.
Just wanted to give you an update on our progress with our film “Keep On Keepin’ On”
We are glad to announce that thanks to your pledges on Kickstarter, we have been able to successfully finish the shooting phase of the documentary. We are now entering the beginning stage of postproduction. So we can’t thank you enough!
Some other exciting news is that our last day of shooting was at Quincy Jones’s house. We recorded a beautiful heartfelt interview with Quincy, which will be a major feature in the film. When Quincy entered the room he was holding Clark’s Autobiography and he said to me “Clark’s book is so beautiful. I cried man. We’ve been best friends for 65 years!”
Other news, I have just spent the past five days at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. It has been a very amazing experience and was a great way to generate some buzz about our film. I am in the process of trying to find a very talented editor that can commit to the project. Our intention is to submit the film in time for the next Sundance Film Festival.
Some other great news is that Clark’s health has been improving. To keep updated with Clark please check out his blog:
http://clarkterry.com/#/news-blog/
If you feel like sending him some love you can send him a message via his guest book:
http://clarkterry.com/#/guestbook/
Clark’s wife Gwen reads him the messages daily.
His book has received some great reviews. You can go to http://clarkterry.com and click on “The Book” to read about them. If you’ve read his autobiography, please write a comment about it in his Guest Book as shown above. He really enjoys hearing your messages.
Thanks again for your continued support and we will be sure to keep you updated
Cheers,
Al & Ad.
Below is Al with Quincy Jones (holding the Clark Terry Autobiography) after his interview for "Keep On Keepin' On."
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on December 30
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #12RIP Bob Brookmeyer
G'day.Post CommentWe regret to inform you that the great valve trombonist, writer and arranger, Bob Brookmeyer, unfortunately passed away last week. He was a dear friend of Clark Terry's and also a Kickstarter backer for our project, "Keep On Keepin' On." He will be sorely missed but his music will live on forever.
Here are a couple of links for tributes to Mr. Brookmeyer
http://clarkterry.com/#/news-blog/
http://www.newmusicbox.org/articles/celebration-remembering-a-tribute-to-bob-brookmeyer/
Also, a great album to check out that features Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer in their prime is "The Power of Positive Swinging."
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on September 28, 2011
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #11Kickstarter Rewards Mail-out.
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on August 8, 2011
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #10Success!
Post CommentSuccess!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you so much for all of your support. It means so much to us that so many people care enough about this film to reach into their back pocket and personally support our documentary. We won't let you down!
Now is where the fun starts. Because you are a backer of our project we will be sending you updates on the progress along the way. This will including behind the scenes pics, Videos and more question time with the great Clark Terry.
We will also be in contact with you to make sure your rewards get to you safe and sound.
We fly out to Virginia in a couple of days to film with Justin, then down to Arkansas to film with Clark, then to New York for some interviews then back out to LA to plan the next leg.
Again, Thank you so much and we will be in touch shortly.
Cheers,
Al & Ad
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on August 8, 2011Funded!
Keep On Keepin' On Documentary by Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
"Keep on Keepin' on" is a feature length documentary about 3 young musicians & one master musician, the great Clark Terry.
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124% funded $43,406 pledged
- 305 backers
- Funded Aug 08, 2011
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on August 7, 2011
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #98 Hours to Go!
Post CommentG'day!
We have 8 hours left for our "Keep On Keepin' On" Kickstarter campaign!
Cheers,
Al.
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on August 5, 2011
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #8All Good
Post CommentGreat News.
Clark is back at home and is doing great! The doctors have given him the all clear. Thank you for all your letters of support, they have made there way to the Terry family.
Hope you're well.
Ad & Al.
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on August 5, 2011
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #7Get well soon CT!
Post CommentG'day mate.
Just thought I would give you an update on the current situation. Unfortunately, Clark is in hospital in Arkansas. His wife Gwen called us 4 days ago to tell us that times are tough and that Clark wanted to see some of his students, so we flew down right away.
When we arrived Clark was facing the news that they might have to amputate his right leg. He was not in good shape and was obviously worried about the prospect of loosing his leg.
We also flew Justin Kauflin down with us so he could be with CT. The amazing thing was that as soon as Clark found out that Justin was there, he perked right up, and before long, Clark began teaching from his hospital bed! It was an amazing scene, something that I will never forget. Gwen later told me that that was the most lively she has seen Clark since he was admitted and it really boosted his spirits.
Mate, it's been a tough few days for Clark. But he has made some great progress and it's looking like he won't have to lose his leg. Like all of you, I love the bloke and its been heart breaking to see him in the hospital, but also incredibly inspiring to see how important his students are in his life.
We're very happy that we are exceeding our goal on Kickstarter as it will enable us to continue this sort of last minute travel. Clark is also excited about the documentary and is looking forward to being back in good health to enjoy it's release in 2012.
If you would like to send a get well message to Clark, please send it to me and I will forward it on to the family.
Thanks again for your support. We have 2 days left on Kickstarter so please continue to spread the word And Keep On Keepin' On! Cheers, Al.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keepondoco/keep-on-keepin-on-documentary
-- Al Hicks
Email: alhicks1@gmail.com
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on August 3, 2011
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Posted project update #6We Reached Our Goal!
Post CommentG'day Kickstarters!
Big News....We Reached Our Target!!
Thank you so much for your support. Without your help this film would not be possible.
We still have 4 days left to exceed our goal. Please continue to spread the word and encourage your friends to get some priceless Clark Terry memorabilia.
Thanks again for your amazing support and Keep On Keepin' On!
Cheers,
Al & Ad
PS - Kickstarter has featured some of Clark's Diary pages from 1959 and 1963 on their blog. Here is the link to a piece of history
http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/well-be-keepin-on-reflections-on-the-legend-of-cla
Alan Hicks & Adam Hart
Los Angeles, CA
Al and Ad grew up surfing together and have been best friends since high school. What started as a conversation in the surf back in Australia, in 2009, about the possibility of shooting a documentary has since turned into a professional filmmaking par... view more
Brilliant work!! Just watching that trailer is so inspiring and uplifting. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see more.
The trailer is amazing, as is all I have seen thus far! So proud I supported as I could! Keep On Keeping On to all involved!
Well done mate!