An attempt by the BBC to use their new channel (BBC Two had started in 1964) to introduce people to different facets of Jazz.
The title referred to the fact that BBC Two was now broadcasting on 625 lines, giving a much better picture quality. The series was
introduced by Steve Race and many big names were featured.
Other Jazz TV shows have been:-
Commonwealth Jazz Club (BBC Two | 5×30 minutes | 1965 2 Sep – 30 Sep) | Jazz Goes to College (BBC Two | 1966-67 concerts in
various colleges and universities) | Jazz Scene (BBC Two | 1969-70 A weekly magazine show produced by Tewrry Henebery) | Jazz on Four (Channel Four | 1982-83) | Jazz at the Gateway (Channel 4-STV | 1987) | Jazz 606 (BBC Two | 1998) and Jazz Heroes (Channel 4 | 1998 | documentary series)
UK | BBC Two | 1964-66
Producer: Terry Henebery
