Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon (2008) – Movies

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Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.

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Original title

Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon

Runtime in minutes

Production year

2008

Production companies

Bialystock & Bloom, February Films

Production country

United States

International release

2008-03-05