S1·E5 Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
Synopsis
1935 was the year that swing became the most popular music in the country and that the king of swing, Benny Goodman, became a matinee idol. Americans, stifled by the Depression, seemed determined to dance their troubles away. "Swing: Pure Pleasure" follows the continuing careers of Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Armstrong, and the discovery of Billie Holiday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Jazz air?
Season 1, Episode 5 ('Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937') originally aired on January 17, 2001.
How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 89 minutes.
What happens in Jazz Season 1 Episode 5?
1935 was the year that swing became the most popular music in the country and that the king of swing, Benny Goodman, became a matinee idol. Americans, stifled by the Depression, seemed determined to dance their troubles away. "Swing: Pure Pleasure" follows the continuing careers of Goodman, Artie Sh...