Jazz (Television program) Gumbo. The gift. Our language. The true welcome. Swing: pure pleasure. Swing: The velocity of celebration. Dedicated to chaos. Risk. The adventure. A masterpiece by midnight.
Notes:
DVD. "PBS Video Index"--Container. Enhanced with a time code reference index that appears on the screen. "This program contains graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised."--Label. Narrated by Keith David.
Contents:
Episode 1. Gumbo. -- Episode 2. The gift. -- Episode 3. Our language. -- Episode 4. The true welcome. -- Episode 5. Swing: pure pleasure. -- Episode 6. Swing: the velocity of celebration. -- Episode 7. Dedicated to chaoes. -- Episode 8. Risk. -- Episode 9. The adventure. - Episode 10. A masterpiece by midnight.
Summary:
10 episodes tracing the history of Jazz from its roots in the African-American community of New Orleans during the 1890's to its heights and continuing presence, this video features artists Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.
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