Next episode, the 1960s bring a crisis to jazz as musicians are forced to seek opportunities abroad, while the 1970s deal a devastating blow with the loss of a legendary artist, Louis Armstrong, making it even more challenging for jazz to regain its momentum.
Aired: Jan 8, 2001The next episode of Jazz explores the 19th century New Orleans, where diverse...
Aired: Jan 8, 2001The Jazz Age brings artistic expression to a fever pitch in Chicago and New Y...
Aired: Jan 9, 2001The 1920s jazz scene comes alive in the next episode, with individual soloist...
4. The True Welcome: 1929-1934
Aired: Jan 14, 2001As the Great Depression takes hold, 1929 marks a pivotal moment for American ...
5. Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
Aired: Jan 16, 2001The next episode explores the vibrant era of Swing jazz, a symbol of hope and...
6. Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
Aired: Jan 21, 2001The 1930s jazz scene is at a crossroads, with some critics arguing that comme...
7. Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945
Aired: Jan 22, 2001American jazz music plays a pivotal role in World War II, with iconic bandlea...
Aired: Jan 23, 2001Prosperity in the post-war era is overshadowed by the looming threat of the C...
Aired: Jan 28, 2001The jazz world undergoes a seismic shift in the late 1950s as the passing of ...
10. A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present
Aired: Jan 30, 2001Next episode, the 1960s bring a crisis to jazz as musicians are forced to see...
Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:Documentary, Music, History
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