Jazz

Jazz (2001)

EndedDocumentary showMusic, History

This series explores the history of the major American musical form. We track its development in African American culture, its rise to prominence with its golden age of popularity spanning from the 1920's to the mid 1940's both in its original form and in Swing through its popular decline and the rise of vital new sub-genres into the present day. Along the way, we learn of the lives and work of major contributors to the form such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Charlie "Bird" Parker and many others who helped form Jazz into the vibrant musical form it is. Moreover, we see how the music reflected the political and social issues of the African American community over the course of the form's history.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (115 min)

Last Episode

A Masterpiece by Midnight, 1960 to the Present
Season 1Episode 10115 min

A Masterpiece by Midnight, 1960 to the Present

Obviously Ken Burns knows that he can’t fit the last thirty-nine years of jazz history onto two hours of video tape, so from the outset, that shouldn’t be expected. There’s an excellent biography of John Coltrane, and footage of Miles Davis’ wonderful mid-‘60s quintet. There is also a nice, small section on the magnificent Charles Mingus.
Jan 31, 2001

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10A Masterpiece by Midnight, 1960 to the PresentJan 31, 2001
S01E09The Adventure, 1956 - 1960Jan 29, 2001
S01E08Risk, 1945 - 1949Jan 24, 2001
S01E07Dedicated to Chaos, 1943 - 1945Jan 23, 2001
S01E06Swing: The Velocity of Celebration, 1937 - 1939Jan 22, 2001
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