See Hear Episode 130 - Interview with Ido Fluk, director of Koln 75
History is full of famous tales that are told from one perspective. As we all know, everyone has their own version of how something went down....even if it doesn't contradict the popular narrative, there's always something that happened in the background whose importance is diluted or not told at all.
Welcome to episode 130 of See Hear Podcast.
In 1974, a German teenage jazz fan named Vera Brandes was inspired to book jazz pianist Keith Jarrett to perform at the Koln Opera House. This seemed like a gigantic task however you look at it. Vera had gained a little experience in helping touring musicians perform around Germany (already a big task) but getting one of the then new leading lights in jazz to perform a large venue like the Koln Opera House at the age of 18???? Adding to the degree of difficulty, Jarrett arrived in Koln to discover that there was only an out of tune, broken pedal baby grand with stuck keys. Things happened, the concert was recorded, and the resulting album sold more than any other solo piano jazz album in history.
The thing is....everyone talks about Jarrett's ability to improvise on a (partly repaired) piano for an hour and create wonderful art. The part that is often missing or diluted from the story is how Vera Brandes made this happen at all. If she hadn't been so inspired to promote this show, the biggest selling piano jazz album ever, belongs to someone else.
Director and writer Ido Fluk was so inspired by this story, he decided to make a film to tell it from Vera's side of the tale. Sure, Jarrett is a strong part of the filmed version of events, but make no mistake – this is Vera's story. She went on to be a successful album producer and music promoter, but this is the tale she wanted told. As the analogy is made in the film, sometimes you have to tell the story of the scaffolding to appreciate the story of painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
On the latest episode of See Hear, Tim, Kerry and I were thrilled to chat with Ido about what the definition of success is, how making great art is not always about the artist solely, and how his own journey to write the tale in some ways reflected Keith's approach to improvisational music composition. Mala Emde as Vera and John Margaro as Keith are real revelations. Both actors reveal their characters as 3 dimensional in a way that may not have been in lesser hands. Ido is an incredible director who really knows how to tell a story and how to get the best out of his cast.
The film has already had festival screenings in Europe and the US, and is about to get a wider cinema release there. Hopefully, it gets wider worldwide release, before landing on streaming or physical media in the not too distant future. Trust me – you can listen and enjoy this conversation independently of seeing the film....but rush to it first chance you get.
Our huge thanks to Ido for his generosity of time and conversation, and to publicist Sasha Berman for making it happen.
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Prisoners of Rock and Roll -- Rebels With A Cause: Good People In Music
After doing a few episodes on scandals and artists who did time in prison, we’re flipping the script and shining a light on the good people in music – artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people.
We’ve got Dolly Parton sending books to kids through her Imagination Library and Alice Cooper swinging his golf clubs to fund youth programs. Ludacris donating school supplies and clothes to thousands of kids and Jon Bon Jovi fighting poverty through his Soul Foundation. Taylor Swift, U2, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar – these aren’t just stars; they’re the real deal.
In a world full of headlines that drag us down, these artists prove music can lift us up. So join us as we celebrate the heart behind the hits. Let’s roll!
Charities
Here are links to some the charities we talked about in this episode:
Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation (Alice Cooper) – https://alicecoopersolidrock.com/
BeyGOOD Foundation (Beyonce Knowles-Carter) – https://beygood.org/
The Claddagh Fund (Dropkick Murphys) – https://www.claddaghfund.org/
Clara Lionel Foundation (Rhianna) – https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/
The Dollywood Foundation (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/
Elton John AIDS Foundation – https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/
Feeding American – https://www.feedingamerica.org
Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/JBL Soul Foundation (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsf.org/
Honor Flight Network – https://www.honorflight.org/
JBL Soul KItchen (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsoulkitchen.org/
Joseph’s House – https://www.jhoc.org/
The Ludacris Foundation (Ludacris) – https://theludacrisfoundation.org/
Meat Free Monday (Paul McCartney) – https://meatfreeondays.com
One (U2) – https://www.one.org/us/
Rex Foundation (Grateful Dead) – https://rexfoundation.org/
Shawn Carter Foundation (Jay-Z) – https://shawncartersf.com/
SocialWorks (Chance The Rapper) – https://www.socialworkschi.org
United Way – https://meatfreeondays.com
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What Difference Does It Make: Warren Zanes Delivers Us To Nebraska
Warren Zanes' recent career trajectory has landed him in Nebraska…specifically, Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album, Nebraska. Warren’s book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, was released in 2023 to critical acclaim.
Warren also hosts the concert performance of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music. It's currently airing on PBS and features performances by Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Noah Kahan, The Lumineers, Lucinda Williams, and Lyle Lovett.
Last, but definitely not least, there is a film version of Warren's book, directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Warren Zanes joins us on the podcast to give us his insight into Bruce Springsteen's masterwork.
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ImmaLetYouFinish... Episode Two Hundred Thirty-Three: Fall Feelings
It’s ImmaLetYouFinish... show 233! Court & Amy pay homage to D’Angelo, root for Bad Bunny and break down yet another best of list.
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Cobras & Fire Podcast: LC Picks 3 - Massive Wagons
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We are featuring Massive Wagons and co-host Steven Michael of the Growin' Up Rock podcast. This episode was inspired by Massive Wagons' performances on the 2025 Monsters of Rock Cruise.
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