Adventures in Jazz [SEP] original network
Adventures in Jazz
Adventures in Jazz is a 1949 CBS television show. The program was broadcast live, showcasing jazz musicians and singers. Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Count Basie and June Christy made appearances on the short-lived series, with a total of 23 episodes.
Radio personality Fred Robbins hosted the series premiere on Saturday January 22, 1949 (the show moved to its regular time-slot on the following Friday) but left due to other commitments. He was replaced by
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Award winners Jazz.
- Best Jazz Performance - Soloist Or Small Group (Instrumental)
- Stan Getz for "Desafinado"
- Best Jazz Performance - Large Group (Instrumental)
- Stan Kenton for "Adventures In Jazz"
- Best Original Jazz Composition
- Vince Guaraldi (composer) for "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio
Award winners Musical show.
- Best Original Cast Show Album
- Richard Rodgers (composer) & the original cast (Richard