Introduction to Jazz (1951)
Introduction to Jazz was directed by film students in the newly formed Motion Picture Division at UCLA part of the Educational Film Sales Department. Shot on 16mm, the film meld impressionistic images of Black history and musical culture, with a narration of the history of Jazz. Traces the musical output of Black Americans from slavery to emancipation, ending with the post-World War II period. Features music from Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Yerba Buena band, and Jelly Roll Morton.
Director: Denis Sanders
Release Date: January 1, 1951
Cast
- Frank Wolff - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: David Saxon
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Denis Sanders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Introduction to Jazz about?
- Introduction to Jazz was directed by film students in the newly formed Motion Picture Division at UCLA part of the Educational Film Sales Department. Shot on 16mm, the film meld impressionistic images of Black history and musical culture, with a narration of the history of Jazz. Traces the musical output of Black Americans from slavery to emancipation, ending with the post-World War II period. Features music from Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Yerba Buena band, and Jelly Roll Morton.
- Who directed Introduction to Jazz?
- Introduction to Jazz was directed by Denis Sanders.
- Who stars in Introduction to Jazz?
- Introduction to Jazz stars Frank Wolff.