Jazz begins in new orleans, nineteenth century americas most cosmopolitan city. In sheer scope, nothing in the history of the jazz documentary comes close to matching it. Jazz is a ten part documentary that explores this most american of musical forms, from its roots in early africanamerican culture to its international appeal today. Prohibition, speakeasies, and the booming stock marketthe uproarious jazz agesets the tone for this episode, and the story of jazz becomes the story of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music span almost three quarters of a. It was broadcast on pbs in 2001, and was released on dvd and vhs on january 2, 2001 by the same company. Louis armstrong comes to new york, adding his improvisational brilliance. We have new and used copies available on dvd starting at. Black talkies on parade presents the gift, episode 2 of ken burns jazz series. With his latest series airing on pbs stations this month burns completes his trilogy of films documenting americas greatness. The gift 191724 examines the phenomenal jazz age and the early careers of duke ellington and louis armstrong. Jan 09, 2001 season 1, episode 2 the gift 19171924 first aired. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Episode 2, the gift watch the film and answer the following questions. A new sound emerges pulsing, stomping, suffused with the blues.
Pbs video viva, the virtual library of virginia second of 10 episodes tracing the history of jazz from its roots in the africanamerican community of new orleans to the present day, this video features louis armstrong and duke ellington and. Narrated by keith david, this episode focuses on two of the biggest jazz cities, chicago and new york. Louis armstrong shows the whole world how to swing. Take a tour of the places where jazz music came of age and see the spaces where early sound of jazz would take root and spread.
Paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. It was broadcast on pbs in 2001 and was nominated for an emmy award for outstanding nonfiction series informational. The gift louis armstrong shows the whole world how to swing. Jazz reached its first prominence in 1920s and dominated the music scene through world war ii, but this wide reaching documentary begins with its earliest days in new. During this time when jazz flourished, unparalleled prosperity across the country created an atmosphere ripe for flappers, gangsters, speakeasies, and allaround good times. Jazz, a new documentary by ken burns, is a celebration of a unique american art form and of the people that made it. First came the civil war, the 11hour series that seized out attention for weeks on end in. Jan 07, 2001 an episode by episode guide to jazz published 4. Jazz celebrates americas greatest original art form. Roaring twenties accelerate, paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz.
Sep 29, 2014 flappers, prohibition, speakeasies, and the booming stock marketthe uproarious jazz agesets the tone for this episode, and the story of jazz becomes the story of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music span almost three quarters of a centurylouis armstrong and duke ellington. Episode 2 hard times 1933 1945 ken burns country music on npt during the great depression and world war ii, country music thrives and reaches bigger audiences. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. Miles davis, louis armstrong, john coltrane, duke ellington, charlie parker, and dizzy gillespiethese are the illustrious names that fill the history of jazz. Students watch a segment of the pbs ken burns jazz documentary about buddy bolden creating the big four. Public broadcasting service, 2000, 1 hour 50 mins sample. Episode two of ken burnss exhaustive series explores the haughtiness of the jazz age 1917 to 1924. Possum gumbo en concert aux samedis du jazz extrait 2 ojazztv. Episode two of ken burns s exhaustive series explores the haughtiness of the jazz age 1917 to 1924. Jazz season 1 episode 2 the gift 1917 1924 add to watchlist speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music will span almost threequarters of a century louis armstrong and. View homework help ken burns jazz worksheet, episode 2, the gift 1. New releases creole gumbo and all that jazz complete.
Edition discs price new from used from dvd sep 28, 2004 please retry 10. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Create an account and get 24 hours access for free. A film by ken burns is an exploration of one of the defining art forms of america. Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists louis armstrong and duke ellington. Jazz by definition originates in swinging rhythms, music virtuosity, and the exuberant spirit of improvisation. The gift, 19171924 directed by ken burns online at alibris. Ken burns 10part documentary opens at the dawn of the 20th century, incorporating american culture and historical events that interact directly with the music. The story, sound and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. Louis armstrong comes to new york, adding his improvisational brilliance to the bands new sound and soon armstrong is showing the whole world how to swing. From the 1890s through the ferment of the harlem renaissance and the jazz age, to the great depression, new deal, second world war, and beyond, jazz paints an. With keith david, wynton marsalis, gary giddins, kevin conway.
Jazz a film by ken burns by ken burns, keith david. Jazz series the gift contributor names ken burns director. A survey of the musical forms history and major talents. Its chronological and thematic episodes provided a history of jazz. As the roaring twenties accelerate, paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. The gift 191724 examines the phenomenal jazz age and the. Ken burns s jazz, 2, the gift written by ken burns, 1953. From duke ellington to louis armstrong, jazz traces the people and cultures of the music from its very origins in new orleans.
Six years in the making, this soundbreaking series blends 75 interview. Ken burnss jazz, 2, the gift alexander street, a proquest company. From 1917 through 1924 the jazz age begins with speakeasies, flappers and easy money for some. The primary thrust of this second episode of jazz mostly focuses on two of the jazz greats, louis. The story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. As the stock market continues to soar, jazz is everywhere in america. Its chronological and thematic episodes provided a history of jazz, emphasizing innovative composers and musicians and american history. The second part of this series explores the jazz age in all its glory featuring musicians like louis armstrong, duke ellington, and bandleader james reese earl. Jazz dvd,jazz celebrates americas greatest original art form. With louis armstrong, keith david, duke ellington, james reese europe. The gift as the roaring twenties accelerate, paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz.
Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music will span almost threequarters of a century louis armstrong and duke ellington. Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and. Episode 10 a masterpiece by midnight 1961the present obviously ken burns knows that he cant fit the last thirtynine years of jazz history onto two hours of. From the 1890s through the ferment of the harlem renaissance and the jazz age, to the great depression, new deal, second world war, and beyond, jazz paints an astounding portrait. A production of florentine films and weta, washington d. Drummer art blakely forms his jazz messengers, which for more than 40 years will provide a proving ground for young musicians. Ken burns celebrates the musics soaring achievements, from its origins in blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and fusion. Gene autry sets off a craze for singing cowboys, bob wills adapts jazzs big band sound to create texas swing and grand ole opry singer roy acuff becomes a national star. Ken burnss jazz, 2, the gift alexander street, a proquest. View homework help ken burns jazz worksheet, episode 2, the gift autosaved. Episode 10 a masterpiece by midnight 1961the present obviously ken burns knows that he cant fit the last thirtynine years of jazz history onto two hours of video tape, so from the outset, that shouldnt be expected. Jazz is a 2001 television documentary miniseries, directed by ken burns. Swing musicians louis armstrong and duke ellington are the central figures. Louis armstrong comes to new york, adding his improvisational brilliance to the bands new sound and soon armstrong is showing the whole world.
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