The Sound of Jazz
1957, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
The Sound of Jazz is an historic episode from 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.
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- 0h 58m
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- English
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- 8 December 1957
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Who directed The Sound of Jazz?
The Sound of Jazz (1957) was directed by Jack Smight and stars Coleman Hawkins, Danny Barker, Jimmy Rushing.