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Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

Join us for Episode Ten: A Masterpiece by Midnight. In the 1960s, Miles Davis joins forces with rock musicians and creates jazz fusion. As it enters its second century, jazz is still alive, still changing, and still swinging. (120 minutes)

Friday, August 1, at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

Join us for Episode Nine: The Adventure. Beneath post-war prosperity is a growing demand for civil rights. Duke Ellington experiences a rebirth after a triumphant appearance at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival. (120 minutes.)

Friday, July 25 at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

Join us for Episode Eight: Risk. In the postwar years, the nation’s musical tastes changed, as young people turned to sentimental singers and rhythm and blues. And devastating drug addiction swept through the jazz community. (120 minutes.)

Friday, July 18 at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

Join us for Episode Seven: Dedicated to Chaos. During World War II, swing became a symbol of democracy at home. Bandleaders enlisted and took their music to the armed forces overseas. The new style of “bebop” began to spread, altering the course of jazz forever. (120 minutes.)

Friday, July 11 at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

Join us for Episode Six: Swing: The Velocity of Celebration. In the late 1930s, commerce sometimes leads to compromise, and the heart of jazz is often kept under wraps. But in the middle of the country a new kind of music is incubating. (105 minutes.)

Friday, June 27 at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in Concert

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Ensemble will feature songs performed by composers and musician ambassadors who presented American jazz to international audiences. 

Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

Join us for Episode Five: Swing: Pure Pleasure. In the mid-1930s, jazz has a new name—swing—and for the first time musicians become matinee idols. (90 minutes.) 

Friday, June 20 at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.

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Jazz on a Summer’s Day

In 1958, photographer Bert Stern produced and directed this chronicle of the Newport Jazz Festival. Featuring performances by Louis Armstrong, Anita O’Day, Mahalia Jackson, and Thelonious Monk, the film is filled with illuminating images of late 1950s America. (84 minutes.) George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, will introduce the screening. 

Thursday, June 19, at noon in the William McGowan Theater (enter the National Archives Building through the Special Events entrance at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue).

Jazz at the National Archives is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Natixis Global Asset Management.