Adventures in Jazz

Season

1949

USA

Hosted by well-known disc-jockey Fred Robbins (and later Bill Williams), this show gave viewers a glimpse into the world of jazz. Showcasing the talents of some of the premier musicians and singers of the genre, Robbins also introduced viewers to some of the inside lingo used by the performers and their fans.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode #1.1

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

S1 • E3

Episode #1.3

S1 • E4

Episode #1.4

S1 • E5

Episode #1.5

S1 • E6

Episode #1.6

S1 • E7

Episode #1.7

Music critics George T. Simon (Metronome) on drums, Leonard Feather (Modern Screen) on celesta, Bill Simon (Billboard) on clarinet, Mike Levine (Look Magazine) on piano and Les Lieber (This Week) on alto sax performed a free-wheeling version of "Exactly Like You (Five Grandmothers)" for the real bandleaders on the program. Billboard Magazine reported "when asked for a verdict, they coughed discreetly."