Events
Mill Valley Film Festival 2010 Trailer
Nov 20th
Mill Valley Film Festival
Executive Producer: Mr. X
Director:
Production team
Production period: 2010
THE ACTOR
THE ROCK STAR
Monterey Jazz Festival
Jun 26th
Monterey Jazz Festival
Executive Producer: Monterey Jazz Festival, McCune Audio Video
Director: Jesse Block & Eric Predoehl
Production period: 2002- current
If you’ve attended any of the Monterey Jazz Festivals in the past few years, you’ve probably seen some of Jesse’s work, as he’s been directing television for the big screen there since 2002, which included some unforgetable performances by Sonny Rollins, David Brubeck, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock and Ornette Coleman, to name but a few.
Here’s a little web-advertisement Jesse produced for the Monterey Jazz Festival to promote a special performance…
Dark Star Orchestra – Live in San Francisco
Jun 26th
The Dark Star Orchestra- Live in San Franciso
Concert Vault LLC, executive producer Craig Larson
Produced & Directed by Jesse Block
Audio engineering by Betty Cantor-Jackson
2007
The John Handy project
Jun 17th
In 1965, John Handy recorded an album that inspired an ocean of adjectives by jazz writers all over the world. “Live at Monterey” was the album that drew overwhelming praise for alto saxophonist John Handy and a quintet that included violinist Michael White, guitarist Jerry Hahn, bassist Don Thompson, and drummer Terry Clarke. Some 30 years later, the band reunited at a special performance at the Storyville nightclub in San Francisco, and Octalouie producer Jesse Block decided to use this moment as a focal point for a new music documentary. As a superb musical performance captured with multiple camera angles, digital multi-track audio, and insightful interviews with the band members, this program promises to be yet another amazing addition to the archives of recorded music.
The Meaning of LOUIE documentary project
Jun 17th
THE MEANING OF LOUIE documentary project.
with any luck, this film will be finished in 2012.
For more information on this project, please visit LouieLouie.net
Brainwash TV pilot
Jun 17th
Brainwash TV pilot
Brainwash Films
Produced & Directed by Jesse Block; executive producer: Dave Krzysik
2001
The Octalouie team completed a pilot for the new television show titled BRAINWASH. Produced by the people behind the BRAINWASH MOVIE FESTIVAL, this new television series will showcase some of the most exciting new independent short films. Two of the talents currently slated to host this program include Hal Robins, whose credits include TNN’s “Conspiracy Zone,” the Sub-Genius organization, and numerous underground comic books, joined by Ed Holmes, a multi-faceted individual whose work has graced the San Francisco Mime Troupe, the First Church of the Last Laugh, and various motion picture/television endeavors. Jesse Block directed the pilot for this program, and executive producer Dave Krzysik is currently reviewing options for distribution.
Chet Fest – A Tribute to the Life of Chet Helms at Great American Music Hall
Jun 16th
Chet Fest – A Tribute to the Life of Chet Helms at Great American Music Hall
Great American Music Hall / Concert Vault LLC, executive producer Craig Larson
Produced & Directed by Jesse Block
2005
When rock promoter Chet Helms passed away in 2005, it was a very sad day in San Francisco. Considered by many as the father of the Summer of Love festivals of 1967, Chet oversaw Family Dog Productions, and was directly responsible for bringing Janis Joplin from Texas to California, where she became famous as the lead singer of Big Brother & the Holding Company. To celebrate his passing, a big tribute concert was assembled at the Great American Music Hall on July 29, 2005, featuring a lot of musicians that credited Chet for much of their success, including members of the Grateful Dead, the Jefferson Airplane, and Big Brother & the Holding Company. With a keen pulse for the good stuff, the Octalouie team was solicited to document this event for posterity, producing some excellent video programming that will eventually be distributed to celebrate the legacy of this great human being.
Groove Is In the Heart!- the benefit concert video
Jun 16th
Groove Is In the Heart!- the benefit concert video
Concert Vault LLC, executive producer Craig Larson
Produced & Directed by Jesse Block
2007
On January 18th, 2007, a group of world class artists performed to support the over 40 year-old Saints and Sinners Foundation, which provides grants to non-profit agencies focused on children. Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell & all-star band, The Werewolves, howled to the occasion with a band that featured such luminaries as Norton Buffalo, Narada Michael Walden, and Jimmy Dillon. The Octalouie team was there to document the event as a showcase for Quicktime.com. With a webcast produced by Craig Larson of Concert Vault LLC, directed and edited by Jesse Block, this event was captured for posterity in 16:9 HDTV.
Bill Haley’s Original Comets Rock Around the Clock- Live!
Jun 16th
Bill Haley’s Original Comets Rock Around the Clock- Live!
BMP Productions in conjunction with Octalouie, executive producers Brian Martin and Alan Parowski
Produced & Directed by Eric Predoehl
2004-2007
It’s not often that one gets a chance to work with bona fide music legends, so the Octalouie team jumped at a chance to work with the band that backed Bill Haley over 50 years ago. “Rock Around the Clock” was the first rock and roll record ever purchased by millions of people, including John Lennon, who was inspired by this music to form the Beatles. The Octalouie team was honored to work with these energetic grandfathers of rock, who demonstrated that age is no detriment to those that love this music. Eric Predoehl directed and edited this program with Octalouie partner Jesse Block. Aron Ranen was brought as a third camera operator, and Marcus Buick oversaw audio production. Working closely with executive producers Brian Martin and Alan Parowski, the Octalouie team is proud to present a powerful document of the Original Comets that we hope will be released soon for the DVD market.