Season 1, Episode 4
The True Welcome: 1929-1934
Air Date: 2001-01-15
Overview: "The True Welcome" continues many of the stories begun in Episode 3, following several troubling years for Louis Armstrong (who was arrested for marijuana possession), Duke Ellington’s growth as a composer, and Benny Goodman discovering gold in Fletcher Henderson’s arrangements. "The True Welcome" also has a nice section on rich kid John Hammond, Sr. who would become one of jazz’ biggest promoters
Runtime: 119 minutes
4.1 / 5
