From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music
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Play S1 E1Hosted by Oscar Brown Jr. Explores the black musical tradition from its African sources to its present place in American music.
19801 season
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10 episodes
- 1. Jazz VocalistsExplores the world of jazz vocalists - interspersing film clips of Billie Holliday, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington with performances by Carmen McRae and Al Jarreau. After they sing, McRae and Jarreau talk about how they developed their individual stylesCCFeb 10, 1980
- 2. Gospel and SpiritualsIn a rater-raising service at Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Washington DC, Reverend James Cleveland, the DC Mass Choir, the Mighty Clouds of Joy and the church congregation leave no doubt about the invigorating effect of gospel musicCCOct 9, 1980
- 3. The Blues - Country Meets CityWillie Dixon, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee perform and talk with Oscar Brown Jr. about the growth of the distinctive musical style called the bluesCCOct 16, 1980
- 4. West African HeritageFeaturing performances by Hugh Masekela and the Wo'se Dance Theatre, host Oscar Brown Jr. examines the special role of music in African and Afro-American cultureCCOct 23, 1980
- 5. Early JazzJazz pioneers Alvin Alcorn and Roy Eldridge perform and talk with host Oscar Brown Jr. about the origins of their music. Also seen will be film clips and early photos telling the story of ragtime, the art form that grew from the music of the slaves.CCOct 30, 1980
- 6. Dance to the MusicTracing black dance from the early days of cakewalks to modern times, this program features the Rod Rodgers Dance TroupeCCNov 6, 1980
- 7. Jazz PeopleFocusing on saxman Jackie McLean, James Moody and Dizzy Gillespie, this program examines the history of jazz from 1936 to presentCCNov 13, 1980
- 8. Black Music in Theater and FilmOscar Brown Jr. hosts Pearl Bailey to explore the role of music by black Americans in the evolution of theater and film. Performances by L.O. Sloane's high-spirited "Refined Jubilee Minstrels".CCNov 20, 1980
- 10. SoulStevie Wonder demonstrates the characteristics of soul music through performanceCCDec 4, 1980
- 12. Rhythm and BluesThe evolution of rhythm and blues and its impact on contemporary American music are traced. Guest performers are Bo Diddley and the Dells.CCNov 18, 1980
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