Jazz a Florentine Films production ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; a film [directed] by Ken Burns ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward.

Jazz a Florentine Films production ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; a film [directed] by Ken Burns ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward.

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Documentary exploring the history of jazz from its beginnings through the 1990's, including the stories of many of its creators and performers. Includes archival video, still photographs, historical performances, and newly recorded interviews and musical performances.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Florentine Films. PBS DVD (Firm) Warner Home Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Burns, Ken, 1953- Novick, Lynn. Ward, Geoffrey C.
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published:[Washington, D.C.?] : PBS DVD ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2000], ©2000.
Subjects:
Jazz > History and criticism.
Jazz musicians.
Documentary television programs.
DVD-Video discs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Table of Contents:
  • Episode 1. Gumbo (ca. 90 min.)
  • episode 2. The gift (ca. 120 min.)
  • episode 3. Our language (ca. 120 min.)
  • episode 4. The true welcome (ca. 120 min.)
  • episode 5. Swing : pure pleasure (ca. 90 min.)
  • episode 6. Swing : the velocity of celebration (ca. 105 min.)
  • episode 7. Dedicated to chaos (ca. 120 min.)
  • episode 8. Risk (ca. 120 min.)
  • episode 9. The adventure (ca. 120 min.)
  • episode 10. A masterpiece by midnight (ca. 120 min.)

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