The Evolution of Jazz; Bop Instrumentation, Part One
Description:
This program continues to look at the elements of bop, particularly the instrumentation common in the genre. Jazz historian Nat Hentoff presents a series that traces the history of jazz, from its musical and cultural roots to its contemporary forms. "The Evolution of Jazz" was originally broadcast from WGBH in 1953-1954, and was re-broadcast by the National Educational Radio Network in 1964.
