Jazz

Season 1 Episode 4: The True Welcome: 1929-1934

"The True Welcome" continues many of the stories begun in Episode 3, following several troubling years for Louis Armstrong (who was arrested for marijuana possession), Duke Ellington’s growth as a composer, and Benny Goodman discovering gold in Fletcher Henderson’s arrangements. "The True Welcome" also has a nice section on rich kid John Hammond, Sr. who would become one of jazz’ biggest promoters

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

10

Cast:

Keith David, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong

Quality:

HD

Duration:

119 min

First Air:

2001

Rating:

7.5