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Jazz

The Gift

Louis Armstrong shows the whole world how to swing.

Aired 12/15/2015 | Expires 01/01/2026 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

The Gift
Jazz

The Gift

Episode 2 | 1h 48m 52sVideo has Closed Captions

Louis Armstrong shows the whole world how to swing.

As the Roaring Twenties accelerate, Paul Whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. Louis Armstrong comes to New York, adding his improvisational brilliance to the band's new sound - and soon Armstrong is showing the whole world how to swing.

Aired 12/15/2015 | Expires 01/01/2026 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

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Jazz

The Gift

Episode 2 | 1h 48m 52sVideo has Closed Captions

As the Roaring Twenties accelerate, Paul Whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. Louis Armstrong comes to New York, adding his improvisational brilliance to the band's new sound - and soon Armstrong is showing the whole world how to swing.

Aired 12/15/2015 | Expires 01/01/2026 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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