JAZZLIVE in Second Life

The real and the virtual interact as digital artwork on a monumental scale provides a stunning virtual landscape while real-world jazz gigs, broadcast live from a small London club, are injected into the cyberspace.

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FILM

JAZZLIVE

This documentary is being independently produced by multi media artist Steve Millar for JAZZLIVE and part funded by the National Lottery Awards For All.
The film will delve into the long and fascinating history of JAZZLIVE and will include illuminating interviews with many of the key figures involved, including musicians, organisers, long-time participants and audience members.
Several live performances will be featured, demonstrating the incredible talent that over the years has helped shape the reputation of this weekly institution.
The film will serve as testament to why JAZZLIVE is such a respected and essential part of the London and international music scene.

Excerpts from the film by Steve Millar will be broadcast during the live events. Whether in Second Life or in The Crypt, viewers will see interviews with key UK musicians and footage of recent performances at The Crypt.

Steve has been involved with art and music since the mid-1980's, a resident DJ at Eddie Richard's influential club night Outer Limits throughout the burgeoning underground house music scene and in later years changing tempo to become resident ambient DJ for London's Universe and Megatripolis.

In 1999 Steve was introduced to artist Howard J. Morgan, member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and shortly thereafter began working as the artist's assistant. He became very actively involved at the studio in the ensuing years and during this period became inspired and felt compelled to push himself in a new direction, quietly experimenting with painting, filmmaking and digital art.

At university from 2003-2006 Steve produced, directed and edited a number of short film projects, receiving excellent grades and commendations and consequently earning a reputation from fellow students and tutors for work of the highest standard. Since leaving university Steve has continued to build on his enthusiasm for painting, photography, filmmaking and digital art, becoming a true multimedia artist.

Documentary filmmakers Rob Marchant and Nic Stacey, intrigued by Steve’s work in Second Life (known there as the avatar Arahan Claveau), negotiated with him to produce a short film about his real and virtual life as an artist. The series was commissioned by Channel 4 Television as part of the 3-Minute Wonders strand and broadcast in August 2006.

Steve continues to develop his credentials, opening a collaborative art gallery in Second Life in April 2008, and having his art, films and photography showcased at exhibitions, cinemas and galleries in diverse locations including Australia, Germany and Holland.

Online portfolio -
http://www.crabcult.com

The JAZZLIVE in Second Life events are part funded by The National Lottery Awards For All.