Ken burns celebrates the musics soaring achievements, from its. Its chronological and thematic episodes provided a history of jazz. The story, sound and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. But as burns and novick illustrate in the first episode of their threepart. Following its progression through two world wars, a great depression, and economic boom times all the way up to today, ken burns. Swing musicians louis armstrong and duke ellington are the central figures. Bandleaders like glenn miller and artie shaw enlist, taking their swing to the troops overseas. We have also compiled the unique listing, below, of all ken burnss historical films, organized by century, to help encourage teachers to do take better advantage of this great online resource. While i dont consider myself a jazz historian, i do teach jazz history at the university of manitoba in winnipeg. Bandleaders like glenn miller and artie shaw enlist. A teachers guide to the films of ken burns nehedsitement. Ken burns celebrates the musics soaring achievements, from its origins in.
In conjunction with the release of ken burns tenpart, 19hour epic pbs documentary jazz, columbia issued 22 singledisc compilations devoted to jazzs most significant. Jazz is called upon to lift the spirits of a frightened country. In nazioccupied europe, where the gypsy guitarist django reinhardt develops his own distinctive way of playing the music, jazz becomes a symbol of freedom and the hope of liberation. As the stock market continues to soar, jazz is everywhere in america. Their eyes will strain to see the small print that closes each episode, identifying. Jan 07, 2001 an episode by episode guide to jazz published 4. Jazz season 1, episode 7 dedicated to chaos 1940 1945. Sep 28, 2010 while i dont consider myself a jazz historian, i do teach jazz history at the university of manitoba in winnipeg.
When it was first released, it was highly controversial. Jan 07, 2001 ken burns s 10part, 19hour documentary jazz which begins tomorrow night at 9 on pbs, striking with a heavier thump than any previous document about the music may once again establish a. When america enters world war ii in 1941, jazz music goes to war, too. Jazz series dedicated to chaos library of congress. Jazz celebrates their profoundly enduring, endlessly varied, and infinitely alluring music in the context of the complicated country that. Where to stream 11 essential ken burns documentaries nyt. If burns had cut the final episode and billed this as jazz.
Since the individual compilations attempt to present balanced overviews of each artists career, tracks from multiple labels. In europe jazz is a beacon of hope and in america it becomes the embodiment of democracy. Fixing, for now, the image of jazz the new york times. 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. Meanwhile, many black americans find themselves fighting the injustice of segregation. From pbs the story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. Jazz documentary provides an overview of this unique musical expression through its artists, history and place in american culture. Dizzy gillespie and miles davis played trumpet, terry russell was on bass, and max roach on drums. Ken burnss 10part, 19hour documentary jazz which begins tomorrow night at 9 on pbs, striking with a heavier thump than any previous document about the music. By the decades end, duke ellington has been hailed as a hero in europe, amid anxious. Duke ellington, the quintette of the hot club of france. In november 1945 charlie parker made his first recordings under his own name.
When america enters world war ii, jazz is part of the arsenal. Jan 28, 20 jazz great billie taylor explains the origin of jazz in the united states. Jazz season 1, episode 10 a masterpiece by midnight 1960 present. From duke ellington to louis armstrong, jazz traces the people and cultures of the music from its very origins in new orleans. Ken burnss jazz, 7, dedicated to chaos alexander street, a.
A production of florentine films and weta, washington d. Jazz a film by ken burns episode seven dedicated to chaos. In conjunction with the release of ken burns tenpart, 19hour epic pbs documentary jazz, columbia issued 22 singledisc compilations devoted to jazz s most significant artists, as well as a fivedisc historical summary. The congress to present the shakers into 19th century. Jan 08, 2001 originally broadcast on pbs, this wideranging survey of jazz in the 20th century features a soundtrack of classic recordings and rare finds.
With the economy in tatters, jazz is called upon to. The first 50 years, more of the discussion might be where it belongson the movie. Prominent musicians to emerge were louis armstrong and duke ellington. Nov 10, 2014 in nazioccupied europe, where the gypsy guitarist django reinhardt develops his own distinctive way of playing the music, jazz becomes a symbol of freedom and the hope of liberation. Though louis armstrong briefly outsells the beatles with hello. As the 1930s come to a close, swingmania is still going strong, but some fans are saying success has made the music too predictable. Where to stream 11 essential ken burns documentaries. Oct 31, 2014 ken burns interminable documentary jazz starts with a wrong premise and degenerates from there. The carnage of wwi, flight, xray photographs, sigmund freud, picasso, and albert einstein are part of the changing world in which jazz developed.
Burns heralds jazz as the great american contribution to world music and sets it up as a kind of. Ken burns celebrates the musics soaring achievements, from its origins in blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and fusion. Originally broadcast on pbs, this wideranging survey of jazz in the 20th century features a soundtrack of classic recordings and rare finds. A special guide for teachers to the films of ken burns. With the economy in tatters, jazz is called upon to lift the spirits of a frightened country. Find out when jazz is on tv, including series 1 episode 7. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Dedicated to chaos jazz television program responsibility. A film by ken burns is an exploration of one of the defining art forms of america. Ken burns interminable documentary jazz starts with a wrong premise and degenerates from there. It was broadcast on pbs in 2001, and was released on dvd and vhs on january 2, 2001 by the same company.
Ken burns follows the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of new orleans to chicagos south side, the speakeasies of kansas. Jan 23, 2001 ken burns films season 2001 episode 7 jazz dedicated to chaos 1940 to 1945 when america enters world war ii, jazz is part of the arsenal. Jazz season 1, episode 7 dedicated to chaos 19401945. Representation of jazz in ken burnss documentary series jazz is assessed by musicians. Jazz great billie taylor explains the origin of jazz in the united states. Sidereel features links to all your favorite tv shows. Watching jazz for its high notes and low the new york. As the depression drags on, jazz comes as close as ever to being americas music. 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. Apr 26, 2016 a special guide for teachers to the films of ken burns. As this episode begins, america finds itself mired in the great depression, the worst crisis since the civil war. Jazz is a 2001 television documentary miniseries, directed by ken burns.
Oct, 2014 as this episode begins, america finds itself mired in the great depression, the worst crisis since the civil war. With philip bosco, james lincoln collier, kevin conway, michael cuscuna. Ken burns and wynton marsalis interview on jazz 2001. Burns heralds jazz as the great american contribution to world music and sets it. 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. Count basie and the kansas city sound reignite the spirit of swing. In new york, the heart of jazz has moved from harlem to 52nd street where billie holiday reigns as unofficial queen despite a growing addiction to narcotics. As the stock market continues to soar, jazz is everywhere in america, and now, for the first time soloists and singers take center stage, transforming the music with their. Director ken burns and musician wynton marsalis discuss the greatness of louis armstrong, duke ellington, and the other greats of jazz history, the subject of burns latest documentary. Swing becomes a symbol of democracy at home and bandleaders like. Sep 17, 2016 director ken burns and musician wynton marsalis discuss the greatness of louis armstrong, duke ellington, and the other greats of jazz history, the subject of burns latest documentary.
Its chronological and thematic episodes provided a history of jazz, emphasizing innovative composers and musicians and american history. The story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution and the genius of americas greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable create art on the spot. Ken burns films season 2001 episode 7 jazz dedicated to chaos 1940 to 1945 when america enters world war ii, jazz is part of the arsenal.
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