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Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.5/10
Jazz
Overview
Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable – create art on the spot. Jazz celebrates their profoundly enduring, endlessly varied, and infinitely alluring music in the context of the complicated country that gave birth to and influenced it, and was in turn transformed by it.
This production, originally released in 2001, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Keith David
Narrator (voice)
Sidney Bechet
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Benny Goodman
Self (archive footage)
Artie Shaw
Self (archive footage)
Billie Holiday
Self (archive footage)
Glenn Miller
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Specials
13 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
10 Episodes • Aired 2001-01-09
No season overview provided for this season.