EPISODETAThe Adventure (1956-1960)2001
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The Adventure (1956-1960)
From Jazz
A 120-minute jazz episode from Jazz, Season 1, Episode 9.
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Series Progress: Episode 10 of 10100% Completed
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Episode nine of Ken Burns' series -- covering 1956 to 1960 -- deals with a period of immense popularity and transition for jazz music. The same year that Elvis Presley tops the pop charts, Duke Ellington records a live album at the Newport Jazz Festival that outsells all his others. Other aging artists' careers soon burn out as a result of drugs, as well as competition from young virtuosos such as Sonny Rollins and Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Yet these progressive young musicians remain silent as Louis Armstrong -- whom they unfairly label an "Uncle Tom" -- condemns the government's failure to act against racism in Little Rock, AK. Still the leading visionary of jazz with his minimalist approach, Miles Davis continues to put together different groups throughout the late '50s. But as the '60s approach it is one of Davis' sidemen, saxophonist John Coltrane, who envisions the future of jazz with his provocative version of "My Favorite Things.".
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FAQ
How long is The Adventure (1956-1960)?
The Adventure (1956-1960) runs for 2h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under jazz, history, documentary.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 10 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 19 hours 0 minutes (10 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 10 days
3 episodes/day: 4 days
5 episodes/day: 2 days
Episodes (10)
- S01E01 - Gumbo (Beginnings-1917)
- S01E10 - A Masterpiece by Midnight
- S01E02 - The Gift (1917-1924)
- S01E03 - Our Language (1924-1928)
- S01E04 - The True Welcome (1929-1935)
- S01E05 - Swing: Pure Pleasure (1935-1937)
- S01E06 - Swing: The Velocity of Celebration (1937-1939)
- S01E07 - Dedicated to Chaos (1940-1945)
- S01E08 - Risk (1945-1955)
- S01E09 - The Adventure (1956-1960) Viewing
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