Air dates

November 6, 2009
2:00 AM NEA Jazz Masters 2006
October 30, 2009
2:00 AM Brazilian Jazz
2:30 AM The Killer B's
October 23, 2009
2:00 AM Latin Jazz
2:30 AM The Tenors
October 16, 2009
2:00 AM Roots of Jazz: The Blues
2:30 AM The American Songbook
October 9, 2009
2:00 AM The Altos
2:30 AM The Piano Masters
October 2, 2009
2:00 AM The Great Guitars
2:30 AM Contemporary Jazz
September 25, 2009
2:00 AM The Golden Horns
2:26 AM The Jazz Singers

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Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis

Curricular Area: Fine Arts

Grade Level: 7-12

Program Web Site:
Legends of Jazz
Teacher Guide:
Legends of Jazz

Record Rights: Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series.

Series Length:
12 programs

Program Length:
30 minutes


Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis focuses on a specific theme in each episode with his celebrated guest artists.


101. The Golden Horns
Featuring: Clark Terry, Roy Hargrove, and Chris Botti

102. The Jazz Singers
Featuring: Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling

103. The Great Guitars
Featuring: Pat Metheny and Jim Hall

104. Contemporary Jazz
Featuring: George Duke, Marcus Miller and Lee Ritenour

105. The Altos
Featuring: David Sanborn and Phil Woods

106. The Piano Masters
Featuring: Dave Brubeck and Billy Taylor

107. Roots: The Blues
Featuring: Robert Cray and Keb’ Mo’

108. American Songbook
Featuring: Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli

109. Latin Jazz
Featuring: Eddie Palmieri and Dave Valentin

110. The Tenors
Featuring: Benny Golson, Chris Potter, and Marcus Strickland

111. Brazilian Jazz
Featuring: Oscar Castro-Neves and Ivan Lins

112. The Killer Bs
Featuring: Joey DeFrancesco and Dr. Lonnie Smith

113. NEA Jazz Masters 2006
Featuring: Tony Bennett, Chick Corea and Ray Baretto

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