Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
Synopsis
A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Parsons
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mullen
- Original Title
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Parsons
John Mullen
Colin Minchin
Roger Parsons, Julian Birkett
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Parsons
Producer
Colin Minchin
Editor
John Mullen
Screenplay
Roger Parsons
Director
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What is Jazz Legends in Their Own Words about?
A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
Who directed Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words was directed by Roger Parsons.
Who stars in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
The principal cast of Jazz Legends in Their Own Words includes Rebecca Front, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald.
When was Jazz Legends in Their Own Words released and how long is it?
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 58m.