PBS to launch weekly jazz TV program
The PBS series Legends of Jazz will be hosted by Ramsey Lewis and will debut on June 16 with an hour-long special showcasing the winners of this year’s National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters Award. The 13 weekly 30-minute episodes will begin their season this fall.
The premiere Legends of Jazz: The Jazz Masters show will spotlight five of the NEA Jazz Masters: Nancy Wilson (2004; pictured at the taping of the inaugural episode), James Moody (1998), Jon Hendricks (1993), Paquito D’Rivera (2005) and Newport Jazz Festival Founder George Wein. Teen jazz vocalist Renee Olstead will also appear on the show as a special guest, providing a unique counterpoint to the five established musicians.
posted by Joe M at 12:40 PM
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Way back when, there used to be some cool jazz shows on TV. It's good to see somebody trying it again. Thanks PBS.
If you want to see some examples from the past, buy the new "Ultimate Billie Holiday" package, which has a DVD that includes some of them.
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