Tempo Rubato

A film about the cultural roots and inspiration behind a new jazz composition by Colombian percussionist Samuel Torres

‘Tempo Rubato’ is a feature-length music documentary depicting the origins and evolution of a jazz composition by New York-based Colombian percussionist Samuel Torres. As we trace the lifecycle of Torres’s project from inception to debut, the music serves as a window into larger issues – from the changing cultural landscape of Colombia and the preservation of its African heritage, to the dynamic scene of Colombian musicians in New York City and the creative process itself.

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