Jazz Party (9-18-58) – Legendary Jam Session with Count Basie, Billie Holiday & More

Step into the smoky elegance of 1958 with this unforgettable episode of Jazz Party, aired September 18th. This rare gem captures the golden age of jazz in full swing, featuring electrifying performances by:
• 🎹 Count Basie and his Orchestra
• 🎤 Billie Holiday in one of her final televised appearances
• 🎺 Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, and other jazz titans
Hosted by Art Ford, this intimate studio session blends powerhouse solos, soulful ballads, and spontaneous improvisation. Whether you're a lifelong jazz aficionado or discovering the genre for the first time, this broadcast is pure magic.
🕰️ Originally broadcast: September 18, 1958
📺 Restored and uploaded by Rumble TV
🎞️ Source: Vintage kinescope recording
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