Summary In 1929 as the Great Depression begins, New York is now America's jazz capital. On Broadway, Louis Armstrong revolutionizes the art of American popular song. In Harlem, Chick Webb pioneers his own big-band sound and in the city's clubs, pianists Fats Waller and Art Tatum dazzle audiences. But it is Duke Ellington who takes jazz "beyond category," composing hit tunes that has critics comparing him to Stravinsky.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Delroy Lindo Keith David Gary Giddins Wynton Marsalis
Genres : History Music Documentary
Release date : Jan 14, 2001
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom
Official sites : PBS
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Florentine Films General Motors Mark of Excellence Productions
Summary In 1929 as the Great Depression begins, New York is now America's jazz capital. On Broadway, Louis Armstrong revolutionizes the art of American popular song. In Harlem, Chick Webb pioneers his own big-band sound and in the city's clubs, pianists Fats Waller and Art Tatum dazzle audiences. But it is Duke Ellington who takes jazz "beyond category," composing hit tunes that has critics comparing him to Stravinsky.
Genres : History Music Documentary
Release date : Jan 14, 2001
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom
Official sites : PBS
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Florentine Films General Motors Mark of Excellence Productions
