"Begins with the primitive drums of West Africa leading into a similar rhythmic beat of a contemporary jazz quartet.  Explores the evolution of the 'spiritual,' 'the blues,' 'ragtime,' and 'dixieland jazz.'  Then up the Mississippi River and on to New York for the big band era of the 30's and 40's."-- Audiovisual Materials Catalog 2002-2007 by Audiovisual Services of St. Louis Public Schools.

"A visual and musical demonstration of the origin and history of Afro-American music. Calvin Jackson and his quartet and Buddy Collette perform."--WorldCat.