Jazz. Episode Two, The Gift
Summary
From 1917 through 1924 the "Jazz Age" begins with speakeasies, flappers and easy money for some. The story of jazz becomes a tale of two cities, Chicago and New York and of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, whose lives and music will span three-quarters of a century. This episode also follows the... Full description
Summary: |
From 1917 through 1924 the "Jazz Age" begins with speakeasies, flappers and easy money for some. The story of jazz becomes a tale of two cities, Chicago and New York and of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, whose lives and music will span three-quarters of a century. This episode also follows the careers of jazz greats James Reese Europe, King Oliver, Willie Smith, Fletcher Henderson, Paul Whiteman and James P. Johnson. |
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Item Description: |
"PBS DVD Gold." |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, stereo. |
Production Credits: |
Cinematography, Buddy Squires, Ken Burns ; editor, Sandra Marie Christie. |