The Girls in the Band: An Interview with director Judy Chaikin

"The Girls in the Band", a documentary film that captures the stories of female jazz musicians from the 1930s to present time, will be playing in Los Angeles this weekend.  Click here for details and ticket information. 

I recently spoke with director Judy Chaikin after the film's New York City debut at the Lincoln Center.  In the interview, Ms. Chaikin discusses her inspiration for the film, and how her own views of women musicianship evolved throughout its making.

Read full interview after the jump.