Jazz(2001)
Jazz Synopsis
Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable – create art on the spot. Jazz celebrates their profoundly enduring, endlessly varied, and infinitely alluring music in the context of the complicated country that gave birth to and influenced it, and was in turn transformed by it.
Jazz (2001) is a documentary series that premiered on January 9, 2001, spanning 1 season and 10 episodes. It stars Keith David, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2001-01-09
- Last aired:
- 2001-01-31
Jazz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keith David
as Narrator (voice)
- Sidney Bechet
Sidney Bechet
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
as Self (archive footage)
Benny Goodman
as Self (archive footage)
Artie Shaw
as Self (archive footage)
Billie Holiday
as Self (archive footage)
Glenn Miller
as Self (archive footage)
Dave Brubeck
as Self (archive footage)
Art Tatum
as Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
as Self (archive footage)
Art Blakey
as Self (archive footage)
Explore more Documentary shows
Jazz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 33 ratings.
You may also like
American Masters
1986
Horizon
1964
Biography
1987
Baseball
1994
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
2021
Earth at Night in Colour
2020
MegaStructures
2004
Grand Designs
1999
The Circus
2016
How Do They Do It?
2006
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
2023
American Experience
1988
Welcome to Earth
2021
30 for 30
2009
The World According to Jeff Goldblum
2019
Top Gear
1978
Animal
2021
History's Greatest Mysteries
2020
NOVA
1974
The Nineties
2017
Shows similar to Jazz
Jazz in der Schweiz
2013
Příběhy českého jazzu
2020
Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity
2023
Masters Of American Music
TV
Cowboy Bebop
1998
Moon Over Miami
1993
Jazz Canada
TV
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
2015
The Beiderbecke Connection
1988
The Beiderbecke Tapes
1987
Linka
2017
The Spoils Before Dying
2015
Lykkeland
1983
Johnny Staccato
1959
The Beiderbecke Affair
1985
Night Man
1997
Grand Army
2020
Kids on the Slope
2012
Jazz For Two
2024
Dancing on the Edge
2013
Jazz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Jazz?
+
Jazz (2001) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Jazz are there?
+
Jazz has 1 season and 10 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 9, 2001.
Is Jazz still running?
+
No. Jazz is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 31, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Jazz?
+
Jazz (2001) stars Keith David, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Jazz any good?
+
Jazz (2001) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.