Jazz - S01E09: The Adventure: 1956-1960
Critics who had believed that Charlie Parker was "too much" musically, could not have welcomed the arrival of Ornette Coleman. Coleman and John Coltrane would edge jazz toward even more freedom, eventually dropping all traditional structures. While these artists alienated many listeners, Miles Davis would record the most popular jazz album of all time, Kind of Blue.
Director: Ken Burns
Cast: Keith David, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Billie Holiday, Glenn Miller
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Jazz S01E09 Synopsis
Jazz "The Adventure: 1956-1960" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 5.9/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2001-01-29, this episode is part of Season 1 of Jazz. Directed by Ken Burns, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Keith David, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong among the cast. With a runtime of 1h 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Critics who had believed that Charlie Parker was "too much" musically, could not have welcomed the arrival of Ornette Coleman. Coleman and John Coltrane would edge jazz toward even more freedom, eventually dropping all traditional structures. While t...
