American jazz

Compare Series: 
americanjazz

Scott Joplin

2013
Profiles the life and career of Scott Joplin, the "King of Ragtime", whose extraordinary musical talent was not fully appreciated until after his death.

Bessie Smith

2013
Profiles the life and career of Blues singer Bessie Smith, covering her childhood, the challenges she faced due to racism, her personal life, and more.

Ornette Coleman

2013
Recounts the life and career of jazz musician Ornette Coleman.

Miles Davis

2013
A biography of Miles Davis, African American jazz trumpet musician, discussing his childhood, education, and legendary career.

Count Basie

2012
Profiles the life and career of jazz musician Count Basie, covering his childhood, move to Kansas City, the Vaudeville circuit, the Count Basie orchestra, and more.

Charlie Parker

2012
Profiles the life and career of jazz musician, Charlie "the Bird" Parker from his birth in Kansas City, Kansas in 1920 to his death in 1955.

Billie Holiday

2013
Explores the life and musical career of jazz musician Billie Holiday.

Louis Armstrong

2013
Explores the life and musical career of Louis Armstrong.

Dizzy Gillespie

2013
Profiles the life and career of jazz trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie.

Benny Goodman

2013
Explores the life and musical career of jazz musician Benny Goodman.
Subscribe to RSS - American jazz