Jazz

Description

Ken Burns takes an in-depth look at the most original American art form -- jazz.

Upcoming Episodes

• The True Welcome (1929 to 1934)

  Harlem dancers reminisce; Louis Armstrong begins singing on stage; Duke Ellington appears in films; John Hammond; Benny Goodman; Art Tatum. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT InFocus 34.2	Stereo
  Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT InFocus 34.2	Stereo
  Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Feb. 07, 2021 @ 3:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Our Language (1924-1928)

  Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington play in New York; Benny Goodman's early life; Bix Beiderbecke; Bessie Smith; Ethel Waters; Sidney Bechet. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 @ 3:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Swing: Pure Pleasure (1935-1937)

  Big-band swing dominates; Benny Goodman integrates his bands; the Savoy Ballroom attracts dancers, both black and white; Billie Holiday. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, Feb. 04, 2021 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT InFocus 34.2	Stereo
  Friday, Feb. 05, 2021 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Friday, Feb. 05, 2021 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT InFocus 34.2	Stereo

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