Jazz
Series Overview
Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable – create art on the spot. Jazz celebrates their profoundly enduring, endlessly varied, and infinitely alluring music in the context of the complicated country that gave birth to and influenced it, and was in turn transformed by it.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
120 min per episode
2001 – 2001
Premiered: Tue, Jan 9, 2001
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Keith David
Narrator (voice)
Sidney Bechet
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Benny Goodman
Self (archive footage)
Artie Shaw
Self (archive footage)
Billie Holiday
Self (archive footage)
Glenn Miller
Self (archive footage)
Dave Brubeck
Self (archive footage)
Art Tatum
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Art Blakey
Self (archive footage)
Charles Mingus
Self (archive footage)
Wynton Marsalis
Self
Miles Davis
Self (archive footage)
Lester Young
Self (archive footage)
Stanley Crouch
Self
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey C. Ward
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey C. Ward
Writer
Ken Burns
Producer
Lynn Novick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Jazz about?
Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable – create art on the spot. Jazz celebrates their profoundly enduring, endlessly varied, and infinitely alluring music in the context of the complicated country that gave birth to and influenced it, and was in turn transformed by it.
How many seasons does Jazz have?
Jazz comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Jazz?
Key cast members in Jazz include Keith David, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman.
Who created or directed Jazz?
Jazz was developed and directed by Not specified.