Sound of Jazz, The

Synopsis

Featured artists include Count Basie, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Gerry Mulligan, Freddy Green, Jo Jones, Emett Berry, Doc Cheatham, Benny Morton, Joe Newman, Earl Warren, Dickie Wells, Lester Young, Billie Holliday, Nat Pierce, Vic Dickinson, Pee Wee Russell. In some cases the principal performer does a voice-over to preface the piece played.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 60 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1957

Availability

Hire

Uses

Black studies, history and development of music in America in the 20th century.*

Subjects

Music

Keywords

jazz; performances

Credits

Producer

Robert Herridge

Cast

John Crosby

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

TCB Releasing

Phone

01373 830769

Address

Stone House
Rudge
FROME
Somerset

Notes

89 cat still current in 94