After the two episodes, I'm still kinda out on my personal verdict.

I think what it all will come down to is whether you agree with Burns' viewpoint on jazz, and if not whether you enjoy the history presented.

I'm leaning towards the latter - I keep feeling a deep sense that he's leaving large portions out to conform to his own version. I'm not saying that this is a bad thing... sometimes, ya gotta go with what you feel, and I can see going with the proven and tried immediate influences rather than the entire broad field (there could be an entire series on 'early influences' alone).

In any case, agree or disagree, I'm REALLY hoping for a CD release of the music being used in the series. My one major complaint is how little of the music is featured, and how much of it is just backing to the various voiceovers.

All in all, it IS an enjoyable series though. Just not 'definitive'.

M