Overview
Masters of American Music is a multi-award-winning television series, as entertaining and memorable as it is educational, it is a must have for any true music fan. The series celebrates a pantheon of the greatest musical innovators with individual programmes tracing the lives and works of master musicians who defined the course of American’s musical history. From the birth of the blues in New Orleans to Swing, Big Band, Bebop, Free Jazz and beyond – all of this rich tapestry is explored with sensitivity and unique depth. The featured artists come to life through conversations with their contemporaries, exciting and rare live performances, period footage and vintage photographs, all of which have been meticulously produced.
Details
Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
US
Spoken Languages
English
Seasons
EP 1Bluesland - A Portrait In American MusicEP 2Louis Armstrong – SatchmoEP 3Count Basie - Swingin' The BluesEP 4Ray Charles - The Genius Of SoulEP 5John Coltrane - The World According To John ColtraneEP 6Billie Holiday - Lady Day - The Many Faces Of Billie HolidayEP 7Thelonious Monk – American ComposerEP 8Charlie Parker - Celebrating Bird - The Triumph Of Charlie ParkerEP 9Sarah Vaughan - The Divine OneEP 10The Story Of Jazz