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S1·E4 The True Welcome: 1929-1934

Aired January 15, 2001 119 min ★ 6.4/10 · 7 TMDB votes

Synopsis

"The True Welcome" continues many of the stories begun in Episode 3, following several troubling years for Louis Armstrong (who was arrested for marijuana possession), Duke Ellington’s growth as a composer, and Benny Goodman discovering gold in Fletcher Henderson’s arrangements. "The True Welcome" also has a nice section on rich kid John Hammond, Sr. who would become one of jazz’ biggest promoters

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Director & writers

Ken BurnsDirector
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