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The Gift: 1917-1924
How can one explain the genius of a Louis Armstrong or Duke Ellington? Blessed with skill and talent far exceeding their peers, one can only define what they possess as a gift from the gods. These early portraits are imperative, because both figures have been so canonized that it is easy to forget the significance of their gifts.
1 - 1Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917 Jan. 09, 2001
1 - 2The Gift: 1917-1924 Jan. 09, 2001
1 - 3Our Language: 1924 -1929 Jan. 10, 2001
1 - 4The True Welcome: 1929-1934 Jan. 15, 2001
1 - 5Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937 Jan. 17, 2001
1 - 6Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939 Jan. 22, 2001
1 - 7Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945 Jan. 23, 2001
1 - 8Risk: 1945-1955 Jan. 24, 2001
1 - 9The Adventure: 1956-1960 Jan. 29, 2001
1 - 10A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present Jan. 31, 2001