Jazz began in the late 19th century in New Orleans by black musicians. Since the 1960s it has splintered in many directions even dividing jazz aficionados some who only believe in traditional jazz.
Ken Burns was helped here by Wynton Marsalis. Burns does a through detailed look in the story of Jazz with footage of the great and the good.
Even at 10 parts there are omissions and it feels like an overview. The last episode races through to the modern day (2001) from the 1960s upwards.
Your enjoyment of the series and appreciation of the music depends on how much of a fan of jazz you are. I only have a gentle interest who looked at the show to learn more things about jazz and some other greats apart from Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.
Ken Burns was helped here by Wynton Marsalis. Burns does a through detailed look in the story of Jazz with footage of the great and the good.
Even at 10 parts there are omissions and it feels like an overview. The last episode races through to the modern day (2001) from the 1960s upwards.
Your enjoyment of the series and appreciation of the music depends on how much of a fan of jazz you are. I only have a gentle interest who looked at the show to learn more things about jazz and some other greats apart from Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.