Jazz

★ 7.5 /10 30 votes

January 9, 2001 - January 31, 2001 1 Season 10 Episodes 120 min Ended

Documentary

Overview

Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable – create art on the spot. Jazz celebrates their profoundly enduring, endlessly varied, and infinitely alluring music in the context of the complicated country that gave birth to and influenced it, and was in turn transformed by it.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

2001 • 10 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    PBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Miniseries
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

Cast & Crew

Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Sidney Bechet

Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Benny Goodman

Self (archive footage)

Artie Shaw

Self (archive footage)

Billie Holiday

Self (archive footage)

Glenn Miller

Self (archive footage)

Dave Brubeck

Self (archive footage)

Art Tatum

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Art Blakey

Self (archive footage)

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jazz about?

Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could...

How many seasons does Jazz have?

Jazz has 1 season with 10 episodes.

When did Jazz premiere?

Jazz premiered on January 9, 2001.

Is Jazz still running?

No, Jazz has ended. The final episode aired on January 31, 2001.

Where can I watch Jazz?

Jazz originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Jazz?

Jazz has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Jazz?

Jazz is classified as Documentary.