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Jazz – A Film by Ken Burns [VHS]

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jazzman

Jazz – A Film by Ken Burns [VHS] The story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most American of art forms: Jazz. Ken Burns, who riveted the nation with The Civil War and Baseball, celebrates the … Continue reading →

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Ken Burns JAZZ Collection: Charles Mingus

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Jazzman

Amazon.comBassist Charles Mingus was known for his hot-headed behavior and outrageous statements, but those extracurriculars are secondary to the magical music he created. This compilation is part of the 22-CD single-artist series that is the bulk of the musical component … Continue reading →

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Jazz – A Film By Ken Burns: Episode 6

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Jazzman

Product DescriptionEpisode 6 in the PBS series by Ken Burns. Title: Swing – The Velocity of Celebration…. More >> Jazz – A Film By Ken Burns: Episode 6

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Jazz – A Film By Ken Burns: Episode 1

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jazzman

Product DescriptionEpisode 1 in the PBS series by Ken Burns. Jazz: Gumbo…. More >> Jazz – A Film By Ken Burns: Episode 1

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Jazz a Film By Ken Burns Episode Seven Dedicated to Chaos

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jazzman

Product DescriptionThis series explores the history of the major American musical form. We track its development in African American culture, its rise to prominence with its golden age of popularity spanning from the 1920′s to the mid 1940′s both in … Continue reading →

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