Jazz

The Gift (1917–1924) (E02)

Name: Jazz - The Gift (1917–1924)
Released: 2001
Cast: Keith David, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Paul Whiteman

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The Gift (1917–1924)

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Dokumentation / Musik

Großbritannien / USA, 2001, 1 h 46 min (Alternativ 59 min)

Besetzung:

Keith David (Erzähler), Louis Armstrong (Arch.), Duke Ellington (Arch.), Paul Whiteman (Arch.)

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Inhalte(1)

As the Roaring Twenties accelerate, Paul Whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. Louis Armstrong comes to New York, adding his improvisational brilliance to the band's new sound – and soon Armstrong is showing the whole world how to swing. (PBS)