Jazz. Episode Three, Our Language
Summary
By 1924 to 1928 jazz is everywhere in America and spreading abroad. For the first time, soloists and singers take center stage, transforming the music with their distinctive voices. This episode traces the careers of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Sidney Bechet, Bessie Smith, Earl Hine... Full description
Summary: |
By 1924 to 1928 jazz is everywhere in America and spreading abroad. For the first time, soloists and singers take center stage, transforming the music with their distinctive voices. This episode traces the careers of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Sidney Bechet, Bessie Smith, Earl Hines, Ethel Waters, Bix Beiderbecke, the first great white jazz artist and Benny Goodman, the son of Jewish immigrants. |
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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. |