Adventures in Jazz
| Adventures in Jazz | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Music |
| Directed by | Levy, Ralph |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | January 22 – June 24, 1949 |
Adventures in Jazz is a 1949 CBS television show. The program was broadcast live, showcasing jazz musicians and singers.
Guest performers came from both traditional jazz and modern jazz styles. They included Sidney Bechet, Charlier Parker, Artie Shaw,[1] Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Count Basie and June Christy made appearances on the short-lived series, with a total of 23 episodes.[2]
Radio personality Fred Robbins hosted the series premiere on Saturday January 22, 1949 (the show moved to its regular time-slot on the following Friday) but left due to other commitments. He was replaced by DJ Bill Williams, and later bandleader Bobby Sherwood, until his return on the April 29 episode. Original host Fred Robbins explained some of the vernacular of the genre to the viewing public.
References
- ^ Harrod, James A. (2020). Stars of Jazz: A Complete History of the Innovative Television Series, 1956-1958. McFarland. p. 176. ISBN 978-1-4766-3779-2. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Adventures in Jazz". TVBuzer. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
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