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Jazz Casual

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Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service. The show was produced by Richard Moore and KQED of San Francisco, California. Episodes ran for 30 minutes. It ran from 1961 to 1968 and was hosted by jazz critic Ralph Gleason. The series had a pilot program in 1960, however the episode has been destroyed. 31 episodes were broadcast; 28 episodes survive. Most episodes included short interviews with the group leaders.

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First aired
Jan 17, 1961
Status
Ended
Network
National Educational Television
Episodes
29
Country
US

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S1 E1: Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

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S1 E1 Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Jan 17, 1961

The Dizzy Gillespie Quintet performing live, including a short interview with Dizzy Gillespie. Compositions: 1. "Norm's Norm" 2. "Blues After Dark" 3. "Lorraine" 4. "Tocatta from Gillespiana" Performers: Dizzy Gillespie (Trumpet) Leo Wright (Alto Saxophone, Flute) Lalo Schifrin (Piano) Bob Cunningham (Bass) Chuck Lampkin (Drums)

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