Over the Rainbow Randy and Marvin is a 35-minute documentary portrait of singer and guitarist Randy Felton and trombonist Marvin Neal — two jazz musicians who have known each other for over 40 years. Playing in different venues in and around New York City — they often perform on subway platforms which is how the director and producer, Amy Epstein, first met them, ten years ago.

There is a great deal of music and performance in the piece, as well as interviews with Randy and Marvin as they talk about their lives, their enduring friendship and what it’s like playing together on subway platforms.

As part of this event, there will be music and refreshments, beginning at 6PM, Saturday, March 7th, as the Museum opens. The musicians that evening will be Denton Darien on piano, Marvin Neal on trombone, Radu Ben Judah on bass and Valentino Arthurs on drums.

The film will begin at 6:30 PM and there will be a brief Q&A after the screening, with the director.

Suggested donation to the Museum is $5.00.

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This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the funding agency The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC.