Jazz Casual
Series Overview
Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service. The show was produced by Richard Moore and KQED of San Francisco, California. Episodes ran for 30 minutes. It ran from 1961 to 1968 and was hosted by jazz critic Ralph Gleason. The series had a pilot program in 1960, however the episode has been destroyed. 31 episodes were broadcast; 28 episodes survive. Most episodes included short interviews with the group leaders.
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5 Seasons • 29 Episodes
30 min per episode
1961 – 1968
Premiered: Tue, Jan 17, 1961
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Season 5, Episode 4: “Count Basie Reminisces”
Count Basie (Piano) Sonny Payne (Drums) Freddie Green (Guitar) Norman Keenan (Bass) "I Don't Know" "Handful of Keys" (Untitled) "Squeeze Me" "Twenty Minutes After Three" "As Long As I Live" "If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)" "National Educational Television Blues"
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What is Jazz Casual about?
Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service. The show was produced by Richard Moore and KQED of San Francisco, California. Episodes ran for 30 minutes. It ran from 1961 to 1968 and was hosted by jazz critic Ralph Gleason. The series had a pilot program in 1960, however the episode has been destroyed. 31 episodes were broadcast; 28 episodes survive. Most episodes included short interviews with the group leaders.
How many seasons does Jazz Casual have?
Jazz Casual comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Jazz Casual?
Key cast members in Jazz Casual include Ralph J. Gleason.
Who created or directed Jazz Casual?
Jazz Casual was developed and directed by Not specified.