The impact of the bop revolution reached various musicians, yet it never attained the widespread popularity of swing. With its fast-paced solos and intricate chord progressions, bop was designed for musicians rather than dancers. In fact, the music of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie even distanced some established artists, such as Louis Armstrong. "Risk" offers a detailed look at Parker's vibrant but short-lived life, featuring conversations with his ex-wife among other insights.
Show
Jazz
Episode
S01E08
Air Date
Jan 24, 2001
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917
S01E02
The Gift: 1917-1924
S01E03
Our Language: 1924 -1929
S01E04
The True Welcome: 1929-1934
S01E05
Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
S01E06
Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
S01E07
Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945
S01E08
Risk: 1945-1955
S01E09
The Adventure: 1956-1960
S01E10
A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present