The BBC dug up jazz royalty and let them speak for themselves — no filter, all genius.
A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
Editing
BBC archive footage woven into something surprisingly cohesive.
Direction
Parsons lets the musicians breathe — no talking heads, just giants.
Director
Roger Parsons
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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