Jazz Music Lovers probably were happy to see at least 2 clues related to Jazz Music on Todays NYT Puzzle May 20, 2033.
Although Jazz is a music genre that emerged in early 20th century in America, it is still popular today not only among black Americans but in all other racial groups. It is characterized by a forceful rhythm combined with woood wind instrument (especially Saxophones), Brass and Piano. Singers are known for their improvisation and syncopation. Some notable styles include Free Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jazz Fusion etc.
The clues making reference to Jazz Music today were
“Ella and ___” (1956 jazz album)
The answer of this clue was LOUIS.
It refers to the album Ella and Louis which is a studio-recorded 1956 album by Ella Fitzgerald sometimes referred to as the “First Lady of Song” and Louis Armstrong the famous American trumpeter and vocalist. They were accompanied by the Oscar Peterson Quartet.
The second Jazz Music clue was
Network behind the Ken Burns docuseries “Jazz”
The answer of this clue is PBS
It refers to the Miniseries TV Documentary named “Jazz” which was broadcasted in PBS Television in the year 2001. This docu-series was directed by Ken Burns. This mini series was nominated for an Emmy. It revealed in a chronological order all the influential figures of the Jazz Music that made history by being innovative composers and musicians.