Jazz

kitten03 · #1 01-12-2001, 11:23 AM

I have been watching the PBS specials on Jazz by Ken Burns. I think it's a great expression of African American and American principles. I grow very proud to watch so many talented black people who aren't athletes or movie stars representing the Black culture as something to behold. If you haven't seen it, watch it! You may feel the same way

Before the series was even aired, there was and is criticism about it being a glossed over, watered down account of a music whose history runs long and deep. Could this criticism be coming because the creator of the series is white? (I'm not trying to play the race card but sometimes that's how it is) Has anyone else been keeping up with the series? How do you feel about it?

kitten03 · #2 01-12-2001, 03:32 PM

It airs on PBS(Public Broadcasting). Tonight is the 5th night of the series. I think it starts at 9:00pm EST

TempleAlum1993 · #3 01-12-2001, 03:38 PM

So far I've enjoyed the series. I have watched Ken Burns' other productions and think that he does a good job. If you didn't see it, the Negro League portion of the Baseball series was quite informative.

The Original Ape · #4 01-12-2001, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by kitten03:
I have been watching the PBS specials on Jazz by Ken Burns. I think it's a great expression of African American and American principles. I grow very proud to watch so many talented black people who aren't athletes or movie stars representing the Black culture as something to behold. If you haven't seen it, watch it! You may feel the same way

Before the series was even aired, there was and is criticism about it being a glossed over, watered down account of a music whose history runs long and deep. Could this criticism be coming because the creator of the series is white? (I'm not trying to play the race card but sometimes that's how it is) Has anyone else been keeping up with the series? How do you feel about it?

Yeah! I have! And that bit on Louis Armstrong was THE SHIT!!!!!!! THAT BRUTHA held his own for all of us! I like the bit the producer did on my frat(Duke Ellington) too!

jazbri · #5 01-13-2001, 01:41 AM

kitten03,

I haven't heard about this. I'm a jazz lover! What day and time does it air?

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