"Whether learned by the book or just by doing it, jazz makes people feel good. Two boys, with two different approaches, explain their feelings about this uniquely American music." - Summary from the teacher's guide.

"Segment one, Dixieland. Dwight Perria is a drummer for his church band in New Orleans. He likes his neighborhood because the old people help the young with their music. Segment two, Ragtime. Chris Brashear of St. Louis plays the music of his favorite composer, Scott Joplin. From Zoom series."--Audiovisual Materials Catalog 2002-2007 by Audiovisual Services of St. Louis Public Schools.