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Jazz

7.420011 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest original art form, focusing on the extraordinary men and women who could do something remarkable – create art on the spot. Jazz celebrates their…

WriterGeoffrey C. Ward
ProducersKen Burns·Lynn Novick

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelThirteenThirteenWETA+WETA+
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917
Jan 9, 2001 6.2
E2
The Gift: 1917-1924
Jan 9, 2001 6.1
E3
Our Language: 1924 -1929
Jan 10, 2001 5.8
E4
The True Welcome: 1929-1934
Jan 15, 2001 5.8
E5
Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
Jan 17, 2001 5.6
E6
Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
Jan 22, 2001 5.4
E7
Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945
Jan 23, 2001 5.6
E8
Risk: 1945-1955
Jan 24, 2001 5.6
E9
The Adventure: 1956-1960
Jan 29, 2001 5.9
E10
A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present
Jan 31, 2001 5.6

Cast

KDKeith David
Keith David
Narrator (voice)
SB
Sidney Bechet
Self (archive footage)
LALouis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
DEDuke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
BGBenny Goodman
Benny Goodman
Self (archive footage)
ASArtie Shaw
Artie Shaw
Self (archive footage)
BHBillie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Self (archive footage)
GMGlenn Miller
Glenn Miller
Self (archive footage)
DBDave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck
Self (archive footage)
ATArt Tatum
Art Tatum
Self (archive footage)
JCJohn Coltrane
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
ABArt Blakey
Art Blakey
Self (archive footage)

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Jazz — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jazz?

Jazz is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Jazz on Netflix?

No, Jazz is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen.

Is Jazz on Amazon Prime Video?

Jazz isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Jazz for free?

Jazz is available on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Jazz?

Jazz has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2001.

Are all episodes of Jazz out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Jazz are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Jazz?

No — Jazz ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.