Summary As the 1930's come to a close, Swing-mania is still going strong, but some fans are saying success has made the music too predictable. Count Basie and the Kansas City sound reignite the spirit of swing. By the decade's end, Duke Ellington has been hailed as a hero in Europe, amid anxious preparations for war. And weeks after that war begins, Coleman Hawkins startles the world with a glimpse of what jazz will become, improvising a new music on the old standard, "Body and Soul."
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Delroy Lindo Keith David Gary Giddins Wynton Marsalis
Genres : History Music Documentary
Release date : Jan 21, 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 As the 1930's come to a close, Swing-mania is still going strong, but some fans are saying success has made the music too predictable. Count Basie and the Kansas City sound reignite the spirit of swing. By the decade's end, Duke Ellington has been hailed as a hero in Europe, amid anxious preparations for war. And weeks after that war begins, Coleman Hawkins startles the world with a glimpse of what jazz will become, improvising a new music on the old standard, "Body and Soul."
Genres : History Music Documentary
Release date : Jan 21, 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
