Watch History of Jazz: Oxygen for the Ears

Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz is an insightful documentary about the early days of jazz and its rich legacy that has endured for nearly a century. Washington D.C., is the location of the film, providing insight into the culturally diverse world that is keeping America's musical offspring alive and thriving. The film traces the roots of jazz from its creation by former New Orleans slaves, to monumental jazz figures such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. The film celebrates the art of jazz, its role in the Civil Rights movement and its inspiration to people of all ages and races.

History of Jazz: Oxygen for the Ears is a 2014 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.1.