Prosperity in the post-war era is overshadowed by the looming threat of the Cold War, as anxiety seeps into the revolutionary jazz style of bebop, personified by the tumultuous life of legendary figure Charlie Parker.
Aired: Jan 8, 2001The next episode of Jazz explores the 19th century New Orleans, where diverse...
Aired: Jan 8, 2001The Jazz Age brings artistic expression to a fever pitch in Chicago and New Y...
Aired: Jan 9, 2001The 1920s jazz scene comes alive in the next episode, with individual soloist...
4. The True Welcome: 1929-1934
Aired: Jan 14, 2001As the Great Depression takes hold, 1929 marks a pivotal moment for American ...
5. Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
Aired: Jan 16, 2001The next episode explores the vibrant era of Swing jazz, a symbol of hope and...
6. Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
Aired: Jan 21, 2001The 1930s jazz scene is at a crossroads, with some critics arguing that comme...
7. Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945
Aired: Jan 22, 2001American jazz music plays a pivotal role in World War II, with iconic bandlea...
Aired: Jan 23, 2001Prosperity in the post-war era is overshadowed by the looming threat of the C...
Aired: Jan 28, 2001The jazz world undergoes a seismic shift in the late 1950s as the passing of ...
10. A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present
Aired: Jan 30, 2001Next episode, the 1960s bring a crisis to jazz as musicians are forced to see...
Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:Documentary, Music, History
Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Jazz" by streaming it on the following platforms: Hoopla. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Jazz" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV.
