jazz

Presents a brief biography of jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, describing his childhood, his early life in New Orleans, his achievements, struggles, and legacy.

Traces the development of jazz music from its origins in New Orleans through the late twentieth century, examining the different forms the music has taken throughout the years, telling of great moments in jazz history, and discussing some of the genre's most significant performers.

Ruby's loud voice annoys everyone around her, until she learns to control her volume with the help of her new jazz musician friends.

A crowd gathers on a Saturday night to groove to an evening of jazz played by a "Dream Team" of musicians including Miles Davis on trumpet, Max Roach on drums, Charlie Parker on alto saxophone, John Coltrain on his sax, Thelonius Monk on piano, Stanley Parker on bass, and Ella Fitzgerald at the microphone. Includes a companion CD.

Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Wynton Marsalis, discusses the different styles of jazz music and musicians, as well as its influence on music and society.

Examines the origins of jazz and argues that African-American musicians were influenced by a variety of traditions in American culture in creating this art form.

Traces the roots of jazz and blues through today's styles. Highlights trends, styles and key performers.

A narrative of the early life of jazz artist Louis Armstrong describing his impoverished childhood, Jim Crow legislation, vigilante terrorism, and how his life was shaped by the culturally rich African-American traditions of New Orleans.

In New York City in 1959, fifteen-year-old Alec Schuyler, at odds with his widowed father over his love of music, finds a mentor and friend in a blind, black jazz musician.