From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music (1980) is a series web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music online in HD.
From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music — Storyline
Hosted by Oscar Brown Jr. Explores the black musical tradition from its African sources to its present place in American music.
Cast & Crew
From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1980-02-10 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Jazz Vocalists (1980-02-10) — Explores the world of jazz vocalists – interspersing film clips of Billie Holliday, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington with performances by Carmen McRae and Al Jarreau. After they
- E2: Gospel and Spirituals (1980-10-09) — In a rater-raising service at Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Washington DC, Reverend James Cleveland, the DC Mass Choir, the Mighty Clouds of Joy and the church congregation le
- E3: The Blues – Country Meets City (1980-10-16) — Willie Dixon, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee perform and talk with Oscar Brown Jr. about the growth of the distinctive musical style called the blues
- E4: West African Heritage (1980-10-23) — Featuring performances by Hugh Masekela and the Wo'se Dance Theatre, host Oscar Brown Jr. examines the special role of music in African and Afro-American culture
- E5: Early Jazz (1980-10-30) — Jazz pioneers Alvin Alcorn and Roy Eldridge perform and talk with host Oscar Brown Jr. about the origins of their music. Also seen will be film clips and early photos telling the s
- E6: Dance to the Music (1980-11-06) — Tracing black dance from the early days of cakewalks to modern times, this program features the Rod Rodgers Dance Troupe
- E7: Jazz People (1980-11-13) — Focusing on saxman Jackie McLean, James Moody and Dizzy Gillespie, this program examines the history of jazz from 1936 to present
- E8: Black Music in Theater and Film (1980-11-20) — Oscar Brown Jr. hosts Pearl Bailey to explore the role of music by black Americans in the evolution of theater and film. Performances by L.O. Sloane's high-spirited "Refined Jubile
- E10: Soul (1980-12-04) — Stevie Wonder demonstrates the characteristics of soul music through performance
- E12: Rhythm and Blues (1980-11-18) — The evolution of rhythm and blues and its impact on contemporary American music are traced. Guest performers are Bo Diddley and the Dells.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Where can I watch From Jump Street: The Story of Black Music? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
