"The 'Jazz Numbers' series, also known as 'Jazzy Spies,' was devoted to the numbers 2 through 10 and featured surrealistic animation and free jazz."
"Highlights of the series include the dream-like elevator door sequence of '2,' the Jackson 5 reference in '5,' and the racing fans in '10.'"
"Grace Slick's distinctive voice contributed to the series, which was produced by her first husband, Jerry Slick, at Imag­i­na­tion, Inc."
"Denny Zeitlin composed and performed the delirious music for the segments, playing both piano and clavinet, adding to the unique jazz experience."
The 'Jazz Numbers' series, also known as 'Jazzy Spies,' aired in 1969 and focused on numbers 2 through 10. It featured surrealistic animation and jazz music, with highlights including dream-like sequences and cultural references. Grace Slick provided vocals, and the segments were produced by Jer­ry Slick's studio, Imag­i­na­tion, Inc. The music was composed by Denny Zeitlin, who played piano and clavinet. This series was an essential part of Sesame Street's first season, alongside other iconic segments.
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