"Jazz Seen" is an exploration of the life of William Claxton, whose photographs turned the world of jazz on its keen and perceptive ear. Various jazz artists, photographers, and actors recount memories they had with Claxton and explore his work, while parts of his life are re-enacted by actors.
William Claxton
Peggy Moffitt
Chico Hamilton
John Frankenheimer
Vidal Sassoon
Dennis Hopper
Benedikt Taschen
Burt Bacharach
Jacky Terrasson
Cassandra Wilson
Russ Freeman
Jim Rakete
Helmut Newton
Kurt Elling
Benny Carter
Diana Krall
Russell Malone