The Sound of Jazz - Part 2

The Sound of Jazz was a landmark television program that was part of CBS's Seven Lively Arts series. The one-hour program aired Sunday, December 8, 1957 at 5 pm Eastern time live from CBS Studio 58, the Town Theater at 851 Ninth Avenue in New York. The show was hosted by N.Y. Herald Tribune media critic John Crosby, directed by Jack Smight, and produced by Robert Herridge. Jazz writer Whitney Balliett was among the consultants.