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Jazz, Film, and the Improvisational Architecture of Storytelling In this panel, acclaimed composers and film scorers Herbie Hancock, Kris Bowers and Marcus Miller join renowned filmmakers for a wide-ranging conversation on jazz and the language of cinema. Framing jazz not only as a musical tradition but as a creative philosophy, the panel explores film scoring as a deeply collaborative process, examining how jazz’s principles—improvisation, listening, and responsiveness—inform visual storytelling across genres. Drawing on the composers’ jazz foundations, even when writing non-jazz scores, and the directors’ creative perspectives, the discussion reveals how musical intuition, collaboration, and choice shape the emotional grammar of cinematic storytelling. Air transportation and additional support for artists and educators is provided by United Airlines, the global airline partner of International Jazz Day. GD9RTEF5CA1K91BG