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202028 minGdocumentary

The Gennett Suite

202028 minGdocumentary

A jazz ensemble from Indiana University performs an original composition inspired by early recordings from Gennett Records, lasting 28 minutes.

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A jazz ensemble from Indiana University performs an original composition inspired by early recordings from Gennett Records, lasting 28 minutes.

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At the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, a student jazz ensemble performs an original composition titled The Gennett Suite. This 28-minute documentary captures the ensemble's tribute to the influential artists of the Jazz Age, whose early recordings were made at Gennett Records. The music draws inspiration from legends such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band, Bix Beiderbecke, and Jelly Roll Morton, celebrating their lasting impact on the genre.

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