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The sound of Jazz (1957)

Directed by Jack Smight

Overview

“The Sound of Jazz” is an historic episode from the “The Seven Lively Arts” anthology series featuring jazz greats in concert. Hosted by John Crosby, it offers some fascinating performances from Count Basie, Billie Holliday, Thelonious Monk and many more. This 58-minute program is a truly original and unique broadcast from CBS Studio 58 in New York on December 8, 1957.

Rated G | Length 58 minutes

Actors

Coleman Hawkins | Pee Wee Russell | Danny Barker | Jimmy Rushing | Jo Jones | John Crosby | Milt Hinton | Nat Pierce | Red Allen | Vic Dickenson