Jazz. The True Welcome. Part 4
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With farms and factories falling victim to the Great Depression, jazz was one of the few American industries poised for explosive growth. This program explores the art form during the first half of the decade, a period in which New York City usurped Chicago as America's jazz capital, Louis Armstrong revolutionized Broadway song craft, and Chick Webb forged his big-band sound at the Savoy Ballroom. Viewers also learn of pianists Fats Waller and Art Tatum, who dazzled audiences with stunning virtuosity; of Duke Ellington's ongoing compositional artistry, praised in many quarters as rivaling Stravinsky's work in sophistication; of Benny Goodman's adventures in nationwide broadcasting, which showcased not only his own talents but the stunning arrangements of Fletcher Henderson; and of Goodman's swinging triumph at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles.
Runtime
110 min
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Date of Publication
[2011], c2000
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Films on Demand
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