Jazz

S01E05 Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937

In 1935, swing music captured the hearts of the nation, with Benny Goodman rising to fame as the king of swing and a beloved matinee idol. Amid the struggles of the Depression, Americans were eager to escape their worries through dance. "Swing: Pure Pleasure" explores the ongoing journeys of Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Louis Armstrong, while also highlighting the emergence of the incredible Billie Holiday.