S1·E1 Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- January 9, 2001
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Score
- 6.4/10 (7 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Core
Aired January 9, 2001 82 min ★ 6.4/10 · 7 TMDB votes
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Synopsis
"Gumbo" traces the roots of jazz from the 1800s to 1917. The viewer will catch glimpses of Jelly Roll Morton, who erroneously claimed to have invented jazz, and the tragic, though influential, figure of trumpeter Buddy Bolden.
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Director & writers
Ken BurnsDirector
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Jazz air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917') originally aired on January 9, 2001.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 82 minutes.
What happens in Jazz Season 1 Episode 1?
"Gumbo" traces the roots of jazz from the 1800s to 1917. The viewer will catch glimpses of Jelly Roll Morton, who erroneously claimed to have invented jazz, and the tragic, though influential, figure of trumpeter Buddy Bolden....
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