The Sound of Jazz

Name: The Sound of Jazz
Genre: Music
Released: 1957-12-08
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Coleman Hawkins, Danny Barker, Jimmy Rushing, Jo Jones, John Crosby

December 8, 1957
Directed by
Jack Smight

The Sound of Jazz is an historic episode from the "Seven Lively Arts" anthology series featuring jazz greats in concert. Hosted by John Crosby, it offers some fascinating performances from Count Basie, Billie Holliday, Thelonious Monk and many more. This 58-minute program is a truly original and unique broadcast from CBS Studio 58 in New York on December 8, 1957.