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.
Director: Roger Parsons
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: May 24, 2014
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)
Screenplay
- John Mullen (Screenplay)
Editing: Colin Minchin
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roger Parsons
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
- Who directed Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words was directed by Roger Parsons.
- Who stars in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words stars Rebecca Front, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie.
- How long is Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Jazz Legends in Their Own Words produced?
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words was produced in United Kingdom.