Jazz Legends in Their Own Words (2014)
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.
Top Cast
Rebecca Front
Self - Narrator (voice)
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Count Basie
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Ella Fitzgerald
Self (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
Self (archive footage)
Oscar Peterson
Self (archive footage)
FAQ about Jazz Legends in Their Own Words
What is Jazz Legends in Their Own Words about?
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,…
When was Jazz Legends in Their Own Words released?
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words was released in 2014.
What genres does Jazz Legends in Their Own Words belong to?
Jazz Legends in Their Own Words is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
The cast of Jazz Legends in Their Own Words includes Rebecca Front, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald.