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Jazz. Episode eight, Risk / a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick ; directed by Ken Burns ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward.

Burns, Ken, 1953- (Added Author). Novick, Lynn. (Added Author). Ward, Geoffrey C. (Added Author). David, Keith. (Added Author).

Summary:
Traces the origins and history of jazz, focusing on the individual musicians who helped shape its development.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415702454
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (90 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, CA : Paramount Home Video : 2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally broadcast as a television series on PBS.
Traces the origins and history of jazz, focusing on the individual musicians who helped shape its development.
Formatted Contents Note:
1. Introduction - 2. Episode 8: Risk - 3. Trying to Play Clean - 4. This is my home - 5. Sustained intensity - 6. The Apostle of Hipness - 7. Monk - 8. Cool - 9. The future unlived - 10. Coda - 11. Credits
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography, Buddy Squires, Ken Burns ; supervising film editor, Paul Barnes ; episode editors, Paul Barnes... [et al.] ; senior creative consultant, Wynton Marsalis.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrated by Keith David.
System Details Note:
DVD, Dolby digital stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned.
Subject: Jazz > History and criticism.
United States > Social life and customs.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Gettysburg Library A-DVD 781.65 JA PT.8 (Text) 35740632787982 DVD Available -
Somerset County Library DVD 781.65 JAZ (Text) 35907001731962 SOCM DVD Available -


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