9:15 am |
HBO S |
Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller |
the classic sounds of 1950s rock-'n'-roll and R&B songs are brought to sizzling life in this film of the Broadway production; the musical revue features a cast of nine performers who light up the stage as they dance through the classic songs of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, including such Elvis standards as "Hound Dog," "Loving You" and "Jailhouse Rock," as well as other hits like "On Broadway," "Kansas City," "Love Potion #9," "Charlie Brown" and "Poison Ivy"; the cast includes Ken Ard, Victor Trent Cook, Adrian Bailey, B.J. Crosby and Matt Bogart (soundtrack) |
11:00 pm |
WYES 12 |
Red Beans & Ricely Yours: Satchmo in New Orleans |
award-winning WYES documentary profiling the musical and social influences of the New Orleans years on jazz legend Louis Armstrong; includes archival photos, film footage and recordings; hosted by Charmaine Neville (rerun; one hour) |
3:00 am |
WYES 12 |
American Masters: Juilliard |
documentary on the Juilliard School features alumni such as Itzhak Perlman, Wynton Marsalis and Leontyne Price |
9:00 am |
BET Jazz |
Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#6 - Universal Language) |
spotlights performances by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in Lisbon; Wynton Marsalis and others offer their views on how jazz has become a universal language for bridging cultures; Marsalis also discusses the honor of being named an Ambassador of Peace by Kofi Annan, Sec. General of the U.N.; LCJO performers include Herlin Riley, Victor Goines and Wess Anderson (repeats at 8:00 pm and 4:00 am) |
9:30 am |
SHO |
Great Balls of Fire (1989) |
bio of rock & roller Jerry Lee Lewis stars Dennis Quaid as "The Killer"; cast also includes Tav Falco, John Doe, Mojo Nixon and Jimmie Vaughan |
11:00 am |
USA |
The Players Club (1998) |
comedy drama written and directed by Ice Cube; features cameo appearances by Master P and Luther "Luke" Campbell (repeats at 3:00 pm) |
8:00 pm |
VH1 |
Driven: Notorious B.I.G. |
profile of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. (nee Christopher Wallace) features rare video, audio and photos, plus interviews with his mother Voletta Wallace; Catholic school buddies Michael Bynum and Hubert Davis (his first rapping partners); Donald Harrison, in the first-ever interview with the jazz musician who mentored and filmed a teenage Chris Wallace; long-time friend Lil' Cease (of Junior M.A.F.I.A.), and others (rerun) |
12:00 am |
NICK |
Cheers |
Harry Connick, Jr. plays Woody's piano-playing cousin, who wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to his crush on Rebecca (originally aired on 02/06/92) |
4:00 am |
BRAVO |
Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey |
former Rolling Stones bassist hosts this retrospective of the blues; includes performance and interview clips from Bessie Smith, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Leadbelly, Little Walter, Lazy Lester, Buddy Guy and many more (rerun) |
11:15 am |
SHO |
When We Were Kings (1996) |
documentary on the 1974 heavyweight fight in Zaire between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; includes clips from the music festival that preceded the fight with James Brown, Miriam Makeba, B.B. King, The Spinners, Jazz Crusaders, and others; also features an interview with singer Lloyd Price, one of the promoters of the bout |
7:00 pm |
BET |
Turnstyle |
Cash Money Records CEO and rap star Brian "Baby" Williams gives BET an in-depth look at his rise to success within the rap game; Baby takes viewers on a personal journey, revealing the obstacles and pressures he experienced growing up in the "Dirty South" (rerun; repeats at 10:30 pm) |
7:30 pm |
BET |
How I'm Living |
guest host Brian "Baby" Williams of Cash Money Records takes viewers behind-the-scenes for a sneak peak into the lifestyles and homes of hip-hop sweetheart Ashanti, R&B crooner Glen Lewis, Napolean of the Outlawz, and comedian Ricky Smiley |
10:00 pm |
IFC |
Rhyme & Reason (1997) |
backstage pass to the history of rap and hip hop, with Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G., Master P, Fugees, and dozens more (repeats at 2:45 am) |
7:00 am |
BET Jazz |
Satchmo (1990) |
documentary highlighting the life of Louis Armstrong, one of the nation's most influential entertainers; with many rare photos, performance & film clips, and interviews with Wynton Marsalis, Dexter Gordon, Dave Brubeck, Doc Cheatham, Tony Bennett, etc. (one hour; repeats at 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm) |
11:00 am |
BIO |
Dizzy: The Life and Music of John Birks Gillespie |
2 hour "Biography" of Dizzie Gillespie; features rare footage of the Billy Eckstine orchestra featuring jazz greats Ray Brown, Charlie "Bird" Parker and James Moody; also clips of Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson, Harry James, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Roy Eldridge, Gene Krupa, Anita O'Day, Oscar Peterson and Carmen McRae; interviews include Wynton Marsalis, Benny Carter, Jon Faddis, Ray Brown, Annie Ross and Jimmy Heath; Faddis leads the Alumni Band in a performance of Gillespie compositions, including "Manteca" and "Things to Come" (two hours; repeats at 5:00 pm) |
7:30 pm |
BET |
How I'm Living |
a look at the lives and homes of Brian "Baby" Williams, Wendy Williams and Montell Jordan (rerun; repeats at 10:30 pm) |
9:00 pm |
CMT |
Inside Fame: Breaking Through |
CMT examines the challenges of making it in the music biz with rising country stars Gary Allan, Keith Urban and Andy Griggs; all three talk candidly about their roads - and detours - to success |
1:00 am |
VH1 |
Legends: Sam Cooke |
profile of legendary Gospel and R&B singer Sam Cooke includes interviews with Aretha Franklin, Dick Clark, Lou Rawls, Bobby Womack, Lloyd Price, and LeRoy Crume of the Soul Stirrers |
12:00 pm |
BET Jazz |
Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#7 - Big Train) |
the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis perform the Marsalis composition, "Big Train"; LCJO performers include Herlin Riley, Victor Goines and Wess Anderson (repeats at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm) |
5:00 pm |
SHO |
Great Balls of Fire (1989) |
bio of rock & roller Jerry Lee Lewis stars Dennis Quaid as "The Killer"; cast also includes Tav Falco, John Doe, Mojo Nixon and Jimmie Vaughan |
7:00 pm |
COX 10 |
12 Stones: Broken TV |
one hour special on rock band 12 Stones, w/ performances and behind the scenes footage (rerun) |
7:00 pm |
TCM |
Cabin in the Sky (1943) |
debut of film director Vincente Minnelli and Hollywood's first general release of an all-star, all-black musical; cast includes Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, The Hall Johnson Choir and Louis Armstrong |
9:00 pm |
TCM |
New Orleans (1947) |
A gambling-hall owner goes straight when he discovers the market for Chicago jazz; cast includes Billie Holiday (in her only feature film appearance) and Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars (Kid Ory, Barney Bigard, Bud Scott, Zutty Singleton and George "Red" Callender); check out the soundtrack |
7:00 pm |
WLAE 32 |
Ellis Marsalis: Jazz Is Spoken Here |
profile of Ellis Marsalis, the renowned pianist, influential teacher, inspirational role model, and father of distinguished musicians Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis; the program also offers performance clips, plus interviews with Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, Danny Barker, Donald Harrison and Kidd Jordan (rerun; originally aired on 02/17/00) |
8:00 pm |
CMT |
Inside Fame: Trace Adkins |
country star Trace Adkins, an ex-oilfield roughneck and honky tonk singer, reveals the incredible details of his life - including near-death injuries (rerun; repeats at 11:00 pm) |
11:30 pm |
BET |
Turnstyle |
Cash Money Records CEO and rap star Brian "Baby" Williams gives BET an in-depth look at his rise to success within the rap game; Baby takes viewers on a personal journey, revealing the obstacles and pressures he experienced growing up in the "Dirty South" (rerun) |
5:00 pm |
NICK |
Various |
rap star Lil' Romeo hosts Nickelodeon's TEENick programming (from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm) |
7:00 am |
BET Jazz |
Satchmo (1990) |
documentary highlighting the life of Louis Armstrong, one of the nation's most influential entertainers; with many rare photos, performance & film clips, and interviews with Wynton Marsalis, Dexter Gordon, Dave Brubeck, Doc Cheatham, Tony Bennett, etc. (one hour; repeats at 3:00 pm and 11:00 pm) |
6:00 pm |
History |
The American Veteran Awards |
honorees include Kris Kristofferson and Brooks & Dunn |
8:00 pm |
BRAVO |
Mo' Better Blues (1990) |
Spike Lee's backstage look at a self-centered jazz trumpeter who manages to keep everyone at arm's length; stars Wesley Snipes, Denzel Washington, John Turturro, Samuel L. Jackson; cameo by Branford Marsalis who also performs on the soundtrack (repeats at 2:00 am) |
10:00 am |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Can I Get A Witness" |
episode deals with the spiritual pulse of black music, from the influence of gospel and the musicians' dedication to the church to an overwhelming desire to create "the devil's music"; artists featured include Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, and B.B. King; interview clips include Lamont Dozier, Andrea Crouch, Anita Pointer, Taj Mahal, Bobby Womack, Solomon Burke, etc. |
11:00 am |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Express Yourself" |
this episode examines the style and image projected by black artists in the past and how they eventually evolved to shape popular culture from fashion to language; artists featured include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Miles Davis, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Sly and The Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Michael Jackson; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Rick James, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Solomon Burke, etc. |
12:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Keep On Pushin'" |
this episode explores black music and its relationship to politics, protest, and spreading the message, including the profound influence of black music on the civil-rights movement since its beginnings in the 19th century; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, James Brown, The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye, Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, NWA and Tipac Shakur; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Ray Charles, and others |
1:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Let's Get It On" |
episode focuses on sexuality in black music & the controversies that have surrounded it, from the early days of jazz and rock to the explicit lyrics of today's rap songs; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Sylvester, Barry White, Millie Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass, Lil' Kim, Eazy-E, Donna Summer, D'Angelo |
2:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Pursuing The Dream" |
this episode traces the progress of black artists in the music business, from exploitation to eventual ownership and power in the publishing, recording, and entertainment industries; artists featured include Mamie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jessie Belvin, Ray Charles, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson and Russell Simmons; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Lou Rawls, Ahmet Ertegun, and many others |
10:00 pm |
Ovation |
Transatlantic Sessions II, #1 |
Nanci Griffith leads Bob Dylan’s "Boots of Spanish Leather," Grammy-winning fiddler Michael Doucet joins the ensemble in "Eunice Two-Step" (rerun; repeats at 2:00 am) |
9:00 am |
MAX |
Honkytonk Man (1982) |
Clint Eastwood produced, directed and starred in this drama about an alcoholic country singer who wants to make it to the Grand Ole Opry before he dies of tuberculosis; cast includes New Orleans Jazz/R&B vocalist Linda Hopkins, David Frizzell, Marty Robbins, Ray Price, Merle Travis and Porter Wagoner |
12:00 pm |
BET Jazz |
Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#8 - What is Swing?) |
Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra examine the quintessential jazz question; insightful comments and great music swing you through this toe-tapping thrill ride; w/ Herlin Riley, Victor Goines, Wess Anderson and others (repeats at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm) |
8:00 pm |
CMT |
Best of Austin City Limits |
performances by Hank Williams, Jr. (from 1980) and Waylon Jennings (1990); songs include "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" and "Family Tradition" |
11:00 am |
WGN |
Soul Train |
with guests Dru Hill, Lil' Romeo, and Needa-S (syndicated; check local listings) |
1:45 pm |
HBO |
Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller |
the classic sounds of 1950s rock-'n'-roll and R&B songs are brought to sizzling life in this film of the Broadway production; the musical revue features a cast of nine performers who light up the stage as they dance through the classic songs of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, including such Elvis standards as "Hound Dog," "Loving You" and "Jailhouse Rock," as well as other hits like "On Broadway," "Kansas City," "Love Potion #9," "Charlie Brown" and "Poison Ivy"; the cast includes Ken Ard, Victor Trent Cook, Adrian Bailey, B.J. Crosby and Matt Bogart (soundtrack) |
4:00 pm |
BET |
Rap City Top 10 |
hosted by Brian "Baby" Williams from Cash Money Records direct from the NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta (repeats at 3:00 am) |
4:00 pm |
CMT |
Best of Showcase |
superstar Tim McGraw discusses his life with his wife (Faith Hill) and their children, and what his goals are for the future (rerun) |
12:00 am |
WNOL 38 |
Soul Train |
with guests Dru Hill, Lil' Romeo, and Needa-S (syndicated; check local listings) |
9:00 am |
BET Jazz |
Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center (#8 - What is Swing?) |
Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra examine the quintessential jazz question; insightful comments and great music swing you through this toe-tapping thrill ride; w/ Herlin Riley, Victor Goines, Wess Anderson and others (repeats at 8:00 pm and 4:00 am) |
1:00 pm |
CMT |
Best of Showcase |
superstar Tim McGraw discusses his life with his wife (Faith Hill) and their children, and what his goals are for the future (rerun) |
5:00 pm |
VH1 |
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special (Director's Cut) |
repeat of the concert special includes new footage not aired in the original broadcast, including the Britney Spears duet with Michael Jackson (on "The Way You Make Me Feel") and Lil Romeo performing "My Baby"; other acts appearing include Whitney Houston ("Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"), 'N Sync ("Dancing Machine") and a reunited Jackson 5 (3 hours) |
7:00 pm |
Black Starz! |
Last of the Mississippi Jukes |
original documentary takes a poignant look at the disappearing institution of juke joints in the rural south (read more); includes performances by Louisiana natives Chris Thomas King and Bobby Rush, plus Alvin Youngblood Hart, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, and others (premiere; repeats at 3:30 am) |
10:30 pm |
WYES 12 |
While We Danced: The Music of Mardi Gras |
Peggy Scott Laborde covers the history of Mardi Gras music w/ profiles of Professor Longhair, Sharkey Bonano, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Edmond "Doc" Souchon and Johnny Wiggs |
5:00 am |
BRAVO |
Bravo Profiles: The Worlds of Harry Connick, Jr. |
profile of pianist, composer, musician and actor Harry Connick, Jr. features performance clips from his early days up to the present, and interviews with Branford, Wynton, and Ellis Marsalis; Harry's dad, Harry Connick, Sr.; Jeremy Davenport; producer Tracey Freeman; Harry's wife, former model Jill Goodacre; and actress Sandra Bullock (rerun; repeats at 4:00 am) |
6:00 am |
SHO |
When We Were Kings (1996) |
documentary on the 1974 heavyweight fight in Zaire between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; includes an interview with singer Lloyd Price, one of the promoters of the bout |
12:45 pm |
Black Starz! |
Last of the Mississippi Jukes |
original documentary takes a poignant look at the disappearing institution of juke joints in the rural south (read more); includes performances by Louisiana natives Chris Thomas King and Bobby Rush, plus Alvin Youngblood Hart, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, and others (rerun; repeats at 7:00 pm) |
7:00 pm |
TCM |
Paris Blues (1961) |
offbeat account of two swinging musicians in Left Bank Paris who spend most of their time romancing the tourists; stars Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier and Louis Armstrong; features Oscar nominated musical score by Duke Ellington |
8:00 pm |
BET |
106 & Park: Prime |
the latest music news and hot performances from guest hosts Big Tymers & Lil Wayne, with a guest appearance by Missy Elliot |
9:00 pm & 4:00 am |
WYES 12 |
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration |
concert special taped August 4, 2001, at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans featured Ellis Marsalis performing with sons Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis, plus Harry Connick Jr. and Roland Guerin [ buy the CD ] |
5:00 am |
Black Starz! |
Last of the Mississippi Jukes |
original documentary takes a poignant look at the disappearing institution of juke joints in the rural south (read more); includes performances by Louisiana natives Chris Thomas King and Bobby Rush, plus Alvin Youngblood Hart, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, and others (rerun) |
7:00 am |
NBC |
Today |
profile of the Hackberry Ramblers includes performance clips from "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" and at McGee's Landing (with special guest Marcia Ball) |
8:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Encore |
highlights from the past season, with performances from Little Freddie King, Michael Jeansonne and Warren Battiste (see below for Louisiana Jukebox Encore rerun schedule!) |
10:35 pm |
NBC |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
guests include actress Pamela Anderson, comedianne Sommore and music by Aaron Neville |
12:30 am |
MTV |
Crashing w/ Master P & Lil' Romeo |
while on a tour stop in Shreveport, MTV joins Master P and Lil' Romeo as they crash the pad of the unsuspecting Quackenbush family (rerun) |
6:30 am |
Starz! |
O Brother, Where Art Thou? |
2000 comedy drama stars George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Chris Thomas King; the soundtrack features music by King, The Cox Family (who have a cameo role in the film), and others (repeats at 9:15 pm) |
7:00 pm |
CBS |
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards |
airs live from NYC; Etta James, Johnny Mathis, Glenn Miller, Tito Puente and Simon & Garfunkel will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards; Engineer/producer and folk music archivist Alan Lomax and the New York Philharmonic will receive Trustees Awards; performers include Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill, Norah Jones, Coldplay, Nelly f/ Kelly Rowland, Ashanti, Vanessa Carlton, Dixie Chicks, Avril Lavigne, John Mayer, James Taylor (w/ Yo-Yo Ma), No Doubt; more TBA |
10:00 pm |
WNOL 38 |
Showtime in Harlem |
Brian "Baby" Williams of Cash Money Records performs |
7:30 pm |
BET |
How I'm Living (Car Show) |
BET takes viewers behind-the-scenes with guest host Brian "Baby" Williams during this "baller-style" special showcasing celebrities and their prize rides (repeats at 10:30 pm) |
9:30 pm |
PBS |
All On A Mardis Gras Day |
documentary about black carnival traditions of New Orleans incorporates never-before-seen photos and film footage, interviews with carnival participants and classic New Orleans music to explore African-Creole carnival traditions, from colonial days through Reconstruction and Jim Crow to their continued manifestation in the 20th century. Viewers hear from the men and women who make Mardi Gras in the black community: the Indians and the Skeletons, the Baby Dolls and the Second-liners, the marching bands and flambeaux, the Kings and Queens of Zulu. They hear their songs and stories, see their costumes and dances, and uncover a unique, vibrant folk-art culture |
1:00 am |
WYES 12 |
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration |
concert special taped August 4, 2001, at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans featured Ellis Marsalis performing with sons Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis, plus Harry Connick Jr. and Roland Guerin [ buy the CD ] |
11:00 am |
A&E |
City Confidential - "Baton Rouge: Scandal on the Bayou" |
when an escort service owner went on trial on prostitution charges, she hoped that her well-connected clients would pull strings to keep her out of prison; but when she was convicted, there were fears that she would finally blow the whistle on the high and mighty and turn over her client list; then, she was found dead in her jail cell; though officially ruled a suicide, many thought it was murder; includes interviews with chef John Folse, blues man Tabby Thomas, and others (repeats at 5:00 pm) |
7:00 pm |
IFC |
Rhyme & Reason (1997) |
backstage pass to the history of rap and hip hop, with Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G., Master P, Fugees, and dozens more (repeats at 12:45 am) |
8:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Encore |
highlights from the past season, with performances from Papa Grows Funk, Nabii na Dada and 4 Mag Nitrous (see below for Louisiana Jukebox Encore rerun schedule!) |
8:00 pm |
FOOD |
A Cook's Tour |
"No Beads, No Bourbon Street" - Tony wants to find the New Orleans the tourists never see; He gets that … and more than he bargained for; guests include Kermit Ruffins (repeats at 11:00 pm) |
10:45 pm |
Black Starz! |
Last of the Mississippi Jukes |
original documentary takes a poignant look at the disappearing institution of juke joints in the rural south; w/ performances by Louisiana natives Chris Thomas King and Bobby Rush, plus Alvin Youngblood Hart, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, etc. (soundtrack) |