Michael Feinstein's American Songbook
Season 1
In "Show Tunes", Feinstein explores songs from Broadway. In "Let's Dance", he examines the connection between music and choreography and in "On the Air" he examines the impact radio had on popular culture in the 20th century.
Where to Watch Michael Feinstein's American Songbook • Season 1
3 Episodes
- Putting On the Tail Fins (1950s–1960s)E1
Putting On the Tail Fins (1950s–1960s)In the 1950s and 1960s, the Great American Songbook competed with new forms like rock ‘n’ roll, and rhythm & blues. As Feinstein crisscrosses the country performing with big bands, symphony orchestras and jazz combos, viewers learn how iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Rosemary Clooney kept the Songbook alive by reinventing pop standards of the 1930s and 1940s. - A New Step Every Day (1920s–1930s)E3
A New Step Every Day (1920s–1930s)In the fast and furious 1920s and 1930s, jazz was hot, credit was loose, and illegal booze flowed freely in underground speakeasies. Between performances, Feinstein illustrates the impact of talking pictures, the dawn of radio, and the fledgling recording industry. Additionally, it introduces viewers to other collectors and musicians who keep the spirit of the Jazz Age alive today.
