Overview

The Sound of Jazz is an historic episode from the "Seven Lively Arts" anthology series featuring jazz greats in concert. Hosted by John Crosby, it offers some fascinating performances from Count Basie, Billie Holliday, Thelonious Monk and many more. This 58-minute program is a truly original and unique broadcast from CBS Studio 58 in New York on December 8, 1957.

Cast

Coleman Hawkins, Danny Barker, Jimmy Rushing, Jo Jones, John Crosby, Milt Hinton, Nat Pierce, Pee Wee Russell

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What is "The Sound of Jazz" about?

The Sound of Jazz is an historic episode from the "Seven Lively Arts" anthology series featuring jazz greats in concert. Hosted by John Crosby, it offers some fascinating performances from Count Basie, Billie Holliday, Thelonious Monk and many more. This 58-minute program is a truly original and unique broadcast from CBS Studio 58 in New York on December 8, 1957.

When was "The Sound of Jazz" released?

The Sound of Jazz was released in 1957.

Who stars in "The Sound of Jazz"?

The cast includes Coleman Hawkins, Danny Barker, Jimmy Rushing, Jo Jones.