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1. Jazz 625 (1961–2006)
Music
Presented by Steve Race, "Jazz 625" was broadcast on BBC2 between April 1964 and August 1966. A pioneering show with a wide musical influence, "Jazz 625" assembled some of the giants of the genre, at the height of their powers.
Stars: Steve Race, John Scott, Humphrey Lyttelton, Judd Proctor
Votes: 18
2. 'Round Miles: A Miles Davis Documentary (2021 Video)
53 min | Documentary, Music
On June 1, 2008 six jazz legends met at Catalina's Bar and Grill in Hollywood to discuss Miles Davis' life and career.
Director: Christopher Wilkinson | Stars: Ron Carter, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Heath, Freddie Hubbard
Votes: 13
3.
The Seven Lively Arts (1957– )
Episode:
The Sound of Jazz
(1957)
56 min | Music
Some of the best Jazz musicians in the country perform live on CBS in 1957. Count Basie, Billie Holiday and many more appear in this excellent one hour presentation.
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: John Crosby, Henry 'Red' Allen, Danny Barker, Vic Dickenson
Votes: 23
4. Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Music
The highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.
Directors: Bert Stern, Aram Avakian | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry, Chico Hamilton
Votes: 1,947
5. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
6. More Than the Rainbow (2012)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
As it chronicles the life and times of street photographer and former cabbie Matt Weber, More Than The Rainbow becomes a vibrant conversation about the photographic medium, artistic ... See full summary »
Director: Dan Wechsler | Stars: Matt Weber, Dave Beckerman, Boogie, Ralph Gibson
Votes: 28 | Gross: $0.00M
7. Thelonious Monk: Live in '66 (2006 Video)
62 min | Music
Stars: Thelonious Monk, Larry Gales, Ben Riley, Charlie Rouse
Votes: 19
8. History of Jazz: Oxygen for the Ears (2012)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, History, Music
'Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz' is a story of the trials and triumphs of jazz in America. Every jazz tune has a starting point - a simple note - from which the music starts its journey ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Immler | Stars: Esperanza Spalding, ELEW, Ravi Coltrane, Joe Byrd
Votes: 17
9. Monk (1968)
58 min | Documentary
In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians, following him in New York, Atlanta, and in various European cities. In New York his quartet plays at ... See full summary »
Directors: Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood | Stars: Nica De Koenigswarter, Larry Gales, Thelonious Monk, Ben Riley
Votes: 39
10. Newport Jazz Festival (1968 TV Special)
Music
Director: Buddy Bregman | Stars: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson
Votes: 12
11. Population: 1 (1986)
72 min | Fantasy, Music, Musical
After the nuclear annihilation of the planet, the last member of a small society of survivors finds himself trapped in an underground control room, where he recounts the history of his world through musical numbers.
Director: Rene Daalder | Stars: Tomata Du Plenty, Dino Lee, Helen Heaven, Sheela Edwards
Votes: 107
12. Monk in Oslo (1966)
33 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Director: Harald Heide-Steen Jr. | Stars: Larry Gales, Thelonious Monk, Ben Riley, Charlie Rouse
Votes: 15
13. Monk in Europe (1968)
58 min | Documentary
In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians, following him in New York, Atlanta, and in various European cities. In New York his quartet plays at ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Jimmy Cleveland, Ray Copeland, Larry Gales, Johnny Griffin
Votes: 31
14. Dangerous Liaisons (1959)
106 min | Drama, Romance
Juliette Merteuil and Valmont is a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. But there ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Vadim | Stars: Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Philipe, Annette Stroyberg, Madeleine Lambert
Votes: 1,529
15. The Seven Lively Arts (1957– )
60 min | Music
Stars: John Crosby, Jason Robards, Steven Hill, Henry 'Red' Allen
Votes: 20
16. The Tic Code (1998)
R | 91 min | Drama
A 12-year-old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Winick | Stars: Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Polly Draper, Carol Kane, Desmond Robertson
Votes: 486 | Gross: $0.20M
17. Look Up and Live (1954–1979)
30 min | Documentary, Drama, Musical
A non-denominational Sunday morning religious show that covered issues from multiple perspectives.
Stars: Ed Summerlin, Edward Mulhare, William Hamilton, Sorrell Booke
Votes: 36
18. Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club (1969–1970)
Music
A series featuring some of Britain's top Jazz artists at Europe's top Jazz Club.
Stars: Ronnie Scott, Tony Coe, John Marshall, Derek Watkins
19. Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts Series (2020 Podcast Series)
Music
Stars: Emilia Diaz Delgado, Marko Topchii, Tengyue Zhang, Strauss Shi
20. Heads (1969)
10 min | Short
Director: Peter Gidal | Stars: Francis Bacon, Jonathan Blake, Rufus Collins, Jim Dine
21. Music in Monk Time (1985 TV Special)
59 min | Documentary
Documentary portrait of jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, combining archival material of Monk playing solo and with his quartet, plus interpretations of his music by Dizzy Gillespie, Jon ... See full summary »
Director: John Goodhue | Stars: Jon Hendricks, Terence Blanchard, Walter Davis Jr., Larry Gales
22. Mærkelige Mr. Monk (1963 TV Movie)
20 min | Music
From a live performance by Thelonius Monk Quartet in Copenhagen.
Director: Sten Bramsen | Stars: Thelonious Monk, Charlie Rose, John Ore, Frankie Dunlop
23. First Newport Jazz Festival: Belgrade 1971 (1971 TV Special)
50 min | Music
Director: Jovan Ristic | Stars: Dizzy Gillespie, Kai Winding, Thelonious Monk, Al McKibbon
24. Jazz i Montmartre (1962 TV Movie)
15 min | Music
American jazz legend Bud Powell in a rare Copenhagen live club concert with two Danish musicians, performing compositions by Parker and Monk.
Director: Annett Wolf Sr. | Stars: Bud Powell, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Jørn Elniff
25. Betty Carter Live at Kongsberg Jazz '78 (1978 TV Special)
41 min | Documentary, Music
Betty Carter and trio performs live at the Kongsberg Jazz '78 in Norway.
Director: Jan Horne | Stars: Betty Carter, Clifford Barbro, Retsoe Harris, John Hicks
27. A Celebration of America's Music (1998 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Bill Cosby, George Benson, Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald
28. All Roads Lead to the Fire Escape (2017)
55 min | Documentary
Director: vagabond Beaumont | Star: Jesus-Papoleto Melendez
29.
Jazz 625 (1961–2006)
Episode:
Thelonious Monk Quartet
(1965)
35 min | Music
Director: Terry Henebery | Stars: Humphrey Lyttelton, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Rouse, Larry Gales
30.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Nancy Walker, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Applewhite, Judy Tyler
(1955)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Skitch Henderson, Charlie Applewhite
31.
Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts Series (2020– )
The Young Virtuosos, 2nd Edition - FULL CONCERT - CLASSICAL GUITAR - Live from St. Mark's
(2023 Podcast Episode)
Music
Stars: Ethan Boyers, Emilia Diaz Delgado, Reade Park, Trent Park
32.
Echo (1963– )
Episode:
Episode dated 16 March 1963
(1963)
33.
Look Up and Live (1954–1979)
Episode:
The Protest: Part Three
(1959)
Documentary, Drama, Musical
Hosted by the Rev. Andrew Young, associate director of the Youth Work Department of the National Council of Churches, this program features guests who perform and discuss jazz. Young says ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: David Amram, Bill Evans, Sadik Hakim, Nat Hentoff
34.
Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club (1969–1970)
Episode:
Teddy Wilson, Stéphane Grappelli, Otis Spann, Thelonious Monk
(1970)
Music
Director: Terry Henebery | Stars: Mick Durell, Stéphane Grappelli, Nate Hygelund, Thelonious Monk
35.
Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club (1969–1970)
Episode:
Thelonious Monk, Stéphane Grappelli, Clark Boland
(1970)
Music
Director: Terry Henebery | Stars: Benny Bailey, Francis Bolland, Kenny Clare, Kenny Clarke
36.
Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club (1969–1970)
Episode:
Thelonious Monk, Sarah Vaughan, Clarke Boland
(1970)
Music
Director: Terry Henebery | Stars: Benny Bailey, Francis Bolland, Kenny Clare, Kenny Clarke