Waiting

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

201458mRoger Parsons

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.

DocumentaryMusic

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDbOfficial Website

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Jazz Legends in Their Own Words (2014) about?

A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from the golden age of jazz. Featuring some of the greatest names in American music, including the godfather of New Orleans jazz Louis Armstrong, the King of Swing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.

Who stars in Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words stars Rebecca Front (Self - Narrator (voice)), Louis Armstrong (Self (archive footage)), Count Basie (Self (archive footage)), Duke Ellington (Self (archive footage)), Ella Fitzgerald (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Roger Parsons.

How long is Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?

Jazz Legends in Their Own Words has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 2014.

Where can I watch Jazz Legends in Their Own Words?

Streaming availability for Jazz Legends in Their Own Words changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.