Jazz Casual (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1961, Jazz Casual is a reality series.
What it’s about. Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service. The show was produced by Richard Moore and KQED of San Francisco, California. Episodes ran for 30 minutes. It ran from 1961 to 1968 and was hosted by jazz critic Ralph Gleason. The series had a pilot program in 1960, however the episode has been destroyed. 31 episodes were broadcast; 28 episodes survive. Most episodes included short interviews with the group leaders.
Who’s in it. Jazz Casual stars Ralph J. Gleason as Self - Host, Dizzy Gillespie as Self - Trumpet, Lalo Schifrin as Self - Piano and Dave Brubeck as Self - Piano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Jazz Casual sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jazz Casual page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jazz Casual tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jazz Casual (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jazz Casual change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jazz Casual worth watching?
- Jazz Casual holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jazz Casual?
- Jazz Casual stars Ralph J. Gleason, Dizzy Gillespie, Lalo Schifrin, Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond.
- When was Jazz Casual released?
- Jazz Casual was released in 1961.