They included Sidney Bechet, Charlier Parker, Artie Shaw,[3] 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.
[4] 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 DJ Bill Williams, and later bandleader Bobby Sherwood, until his return on the April 29 episode.
Original host Fred Robbins explained some of the vernacular of the genres to the viewing public.
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