Jazz [videorecording] / a production of Florentine Films and WETA, Washington, D.C. in association with BBC ; produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; a film [directed] by Ken Burns ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
PBS Distribution,
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
10 videodiscs (1125 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Narrated by Keith David. Produced for television and first broadcast in 10 episodes on PBS beginning Jan. 2001. Florentine Films, c2000. Special features on all discs: motion menus, special music information cards.
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.).
Summary:
Documentary exploring the history of jazz from its beginnings through the 1990s, including the stories of many of its creators and performers. Includes archival video, still photographs, historical performances, and newly recorded interviews and musical performances.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.