Ken burns jazz episode 2 the gift

Edition discs price new from used from dvd sep 28, 2004 please retry 10. Jazz a film by ken burns by ken burns, keith david. Episode two of ken burns s exhaustive series explores the haughtiness of the jazz age 1917 to 1924. With his latest series airing on pbs stations this month burns completes his trilogy of films documenting americas greatness. Jazz reached its first prominence in 1920s and dominated the music scene through world war ii, but this wide reaching documentary begins with its earliest days in new. Six years in the making, this soundbreaking series blends 75 interview. View homework help ken burns jazz worksheet, episode 2, the gift autosaved. Miles davis, louis armstrong, john coltrane, duke ellington, charlie parker, and dizzy gillespiethese are the illustrious names that fill the history of jazz. Ken burns s jazz, 2, the gift written by ken burns, 1953. New releases creole gumbo and all that jazz complete. Episode 2 hard times 1933 1945 ken burns country music on npt during the great depression and world war ii, country music thrives and reaches bigger audiences. It was broadcast on pbs in 2001, and was released on dvd and vhs on january 2, 2001 by the same company.

Jazz dvd,jazz celebrates americas greatest original art form. 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. Sep 29, 2014 flappers, prohibition, speakeasies, and the booming stock marketthe uproarious jazz agesets the tone for this episode, and the story of jazz becomes the story of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music span almost three quarters of a centurylouis armstrong and duke ellington. Jazz begins in new orleans, nineteenth century americas most cosmopolitan city. Episode 2, the gift watch the film and answer the following questions. Episode two of ken burnss exhaustive series explores the haughtiness of the jazz age 1917 to 1924. Ken burns celebrates the musics soaring achievements, from its origins in blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and fusion. A film by ken burns is an exploration of one of the defining art forms of america. Its chronological and thematic episodes provided a history of jazz.

As the roaring twenties accelerate, paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. Burnss documentary gifts are not visionary, analytical, nor even properly. Jazz is a 2001 television documentary miniseries, directed by ken burns. The gift louis armstrong shows the whole world how to swing. 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. Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music will span almost threequarters of a century louis armstrong and duke ellington. With louis armstrong, keith david, duke ellington, james reese europe. Jazz is a ten part documentary that explores this most american of musical forms, from its roots in early africanamerican culture to its international appeal today. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Public broadcasting service, 2000, 1 hour 50 mins sample.

Ken burnss jazz, 2, the gift alexander street, a proquest. From 1917 through 1924 the jazz age begins with speakeasies, flappers and easy money for some. The story, sound and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. Prohibition, speakeasies, and the booming stock marketthe uproarious jazz agesets the tone for this episode, and the story of jazz becomes the story of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music span almost three quarters of a. First came the civil war, the 11hour series that seized out attention for weeks on end in. The gift 191724 examines the phenomenal jazz age and the early careers of duke ellington and louis armstrong. The second part of this series explores the jazz age in all its glory featuring musicians like louis armstrong, duke ellington, and bandleader james reese earl. Louis armstrong comes to new york, adding his improvisational brilliance.

Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, ch. A survey of the musical forms history and major talents. The story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most american of art forms. Pbs video viva, the virtual library of virginia second of 10 episodes tracing the history of jazz from its roots in the africanamerican community of new orleans to the present day, this video features louis armstrong and duke ellington and. Ken burns 10part documentary opens at the dawn of the 20th century, incorporating american culture and historical events that interact directly with the music. From pbs speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and.

Jazz, a film by ken burns, harnesses the power and joy of this uniquely american art form, sculpting a celebration of the music, the musicians, and jazzs impact on the world. The gift, 19171924 directed by ken burns online at alibris. The story of jazz becomes a tale of two cities, chicago and new york and of louis armstrong and duke ellington, whose lives and music will span threequarters of a century. Jazz celebrates americas greatest original art form. Jan 07, 2001 an episode by episode guide to jazz published 4. We have new and used copies available on dvd starting at. Students watch a segment of the pbs ken burns jazz documentary about buddy bolden creating the big four. Louis armstrong shows the whole world how to swing. In sheer scope, nothing in the history of the jazz documentary comes close to matching it. The gift 191724 examines the phenomenal jazz age and the.

During this time when jazz flourished, unparalleled prosperity across the country created an atmosphere ripe for flappers, gangsters, speakeasies, and allaround good times. Ken burnss jazz, 2, the gift alexander street, a proquest company. Louis armstrong comes to new york, adding his improvisational brilliance to the bands new sound and soon armstrong is showing the whole world. Swing musicians louis armstrong and duke ellington are the central figures. Black talkies on parade presents the gift, episode 2 of ken burns jazz series. The gift as the roaring twenties accelerate, paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. Jazz season 1 episode 2 the gift 1917 1924 add to watchlist speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists whose lives and music will span almost threequarters of a century louis armstrong and. Gene autry sets off a craze for singing cowboys, bob wills adapts jazzs big band sound to create texas swing and grand ole opry singer roy acuff becomes a national star.

Roaring twenties accelerate, paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. They compare and contrast the rhythms of marches and jazz based on the examples in the film, and explore notation, subdivision of. Jan 09, 2001 season 1, episode 2 the gift 19171924 first aired. Create an account and get 24 hours access for free. Paul whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz.

View homework help ken burns jazz worksheet, episode 2, the gift 1. Jazz series the gift contributor names ken burns director. Speakeasies, flappers, and easy money its the jazz age, when the story of jazz becomes a tale of two great cities, chicago and new york, and of two extraordinary artists louis armstrong and duke ellington. From the 1890s through the ferment of the harlem renaissance and the jazz age, to the great depression, new deal, second world war, and beyond, jazz paints an astounding portrait. Possum gumbo en concert aux samedis du jazz extrait 2 ojazztv.

Its chronological and thematic episodes provided a history of jazz, emphasizing innovative composers and musicians and american history. 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. From the 1890s through the ferment of the harlem renaissance and the jazz age, to the great depression, new deal, second world war, and beyond, jazz paints an. Drummer art blakely forms his jazz messengers, which for more than 40 years will provide a proving ground for young musicians. A production of florentine films and weta, washington d. With keith david, wynton marsalis, gary giddins, kevin conway. As the stock market continues to soar, jazz is everywhere in america. Louis armstrong comes to new york, adding his improvisational brilliance to the bands new sound and soon armstrong is showing the whole world how to swing. It was broadcast on pbs in 2001 and was nominated for an emmy award for outstanding nonfiction series informational. Jazz by definition originates in swinging rhythms, music virtuosity, and the exuberant spirit of improvisation. Jazz, a new documentary by ken burns, is a celebration of a unique american art form and of the people that made it. The primary thrust of this second episode of jazz mostly focuses on two of the jazz greats, louis. A new sound emerges pulsing, stomping, suffused with the blues. From duke ellington to louis armstrong, jazz traces the people and cultures of the music from its very origins in new orleans.