Four disc box set. JAZZ: The story, sound and soul of a nation come together
as acclaimed film maker, Ken Burns celebrates the American art form's soaring
acheivements – from its origins in blues and ragtime to swing, bebop and
fusion. Six years in the making, this ‘soundbreaking’ series combines the
sublime sounds of Jazz with vintage film clips and stills as well as interviews
with musicians, critics and historians. With over 11 hours of content, this
magnificent series spotlights many of America's most original, creative –
and tragic – artists, including: Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke
Ellington, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Chuck
Webb and Wynton Marsalis.