S1·E6 Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 6
- Air Date
- January 22, 2001
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Score
- 6.2/10 (6 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Swing would be reacquainted with its blues roots by way of Kansas City, when Count Basie and the Barons of Rhythm brought their hot sound to the Big Apple. Basie would also give Billie Holiday her first break, offering her a chance to travel, perform, drink, and gamble with the rest of the band. Another young singer named Ella Fitzgerald would get her start in Chick Webb’s band at the Savoy Ballroom, and then be named top female vocalist—over Billy Holiday—by Down Beat in 1937.
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When did Season 1 Episode 6 of Jazz air?
Season 1, Episode 6 ('Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939') originally aired on January 22, 2001.
How long is Season 1 Episode 6 ('Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 100 minutes.
What happens in Jazz Season 1 Episode 6?
Swing would be reacquainted with its blues roots by way of Kansas City, when Count Basie and the Barons of Rhythm brought their hot sound to the Big Apple. Basie would also give Billie Holiday her first break, offering her a chance to travel, perform, drink, and gamble with the rest of the band. Ano...
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