The series delves into the evolution of American jazz, tracing its development within African American culture and its rise to fame during its golden age from the 1920s to the mid-1940s. It also explores the music's decline and the emergence of new sub-genres, from its origins to the present day. The series highlights the lives and contributions of influential jazz legends, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, and Charlie "Bird" Parker.
Aired: Jan 8, 2001Jazz begins in New Orleans, 19th century America's most cosmopolitan city, wh...
