“Jazz Icons” are 8 and 9 DVD box sets. They contain a fabulous group of Jazz artists that have been captured on film. Some pieces are from television shows done in the 50’s and 60’s. Others are film clips from old jazz festivals, etc.
I don’t know if Jazz is considered “in” or “out” today? Perhaps it depends on who is writing about this lasting art form, but, regardless – if you like this music or are just curious, seeing/hearing these musicians in their glory days is priceless and fun:
John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Dave Brubeck and more.