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Our Language (1924–1929)

Colorful characters like the tragic Bix Beiderbecke, powerhouse Bessie Smith, and the braggart Jelly Roll Morton, make the study of jazz fascinating. Perhaps most touching in this episode is the extended portrait of the troubled, white cornet player, Bix Beiderbecke, whose family disapproved of his chosen profession, and who would never be allowed to record with greats like Louis Armstrong due to segregation in the music business.

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  • Originally Aired January 10, 2001
  • Runtime 107 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
  • Created October 27, 2019 by
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Name Type Role
Ken Burns Writer
Geoffrey C. Ward Writer
Ken Burns Director