Razzberry Jazzberry Jam (2008)
Synopsis
Razzberry Jazzberry Jam is an animated children's television show about music. All of the characters are anthropomorphic musical instruments. In each episode a special guest arrives at "The House of Jam" and the band learn about that guest and a new song that features that instrument. Each episode also has two live action components wherein children learn about musical concepts with real musicians and real instruments. The animation is done with Adobe Flash.
Network
CBC Television
Episodes
Move to the Beat
When Susie the Sousaphone joins the band, she tells the Jazzberries about the fun of playing in parades. Hearing this, the band decides to stage a marching performance, which accidentally leaves Ella out. She can’t march with her bandmates because she has WHEELS!
Tempo Trouble
Billie tries to teach the band some new dance moves, but refuses to slow down her own dancing long enough for the other Jazzberries to learn them. When Wills the Fiddle joins the band, he challenges her to a tempo duel. Which is faster – his fiddling, or her dancing?
Solo on the Slide
Billie has been practicing her new solo so that it would be ready to play for her dad, Elmore the Steel Resonator Guitar, when he comes to visit. But when he arrives, he is so excited about being part of a band that he forgets to spend any alone-time with Billie.
Happy Birthday House
In honour of the 100th birthday of the House of Jam, Billie and Ella have written a new birthday song but can’t agree on how to play it. Billie wants to play it loudly because the House of Jam is where she likes to rock out. But Ella wants to play the song softly because the House of Jam is her home where she feels safe and secure.
Melody Makers
Billie is doing her best to clean up the House of Jam before Mike the Reporter arrives to interview her. When Xavier the Xylophone loses his keys in the ventilator system, the band is forced to search the place from top to bottom, trying to find his keys in time for their big performance.
Billie’s Biggest Fan
When Billie’s biggest fan, Annie the Handfan, is invited for a backstage tour of the House of Jam, the Jazzberries ask her to join them on stage for their big performance. Annie’s not so sure as she isn’t a musical instrument, and Billie doesn’t like the idea either as she prefers for fans to stay fans.
Super Sounds
When Ella’s cousin Herbie the Synthesizer comes to visit, he tries to convince the Jazzberries to try new ways to play themselves and develop fresh new sounds. Worried that they might be losing their audience, the Jazzberries give it a shot. All but Ella who really likes the way they sounds.
Give It a Rest
When the Jazzberries get some free time, most of them use it to rest up for the night’s performance. But not Louis. Louis fills the time by catching up on his chores. As a result, when everyone else is rested and ready for the show, Louis is dangerously exhausted. And crabby!
The Forever Song
When Monica the Harmonica joins the band, she brings with her a very catchy tune that she cannot stop playing without being struck by bad luck. One by one, the other Jazzberries catch it as well. How will they be able to perform for their audience if they can’t get rid of the Forever Song?
Phantom of the Jam
Whenever the Jazzberries tries to rehearse for the Masquerade Ball, they find themselves interrupted by ghostly noises. Could it be that the House of Jam is…..HAUNTED? Determined to find out the truth, RC leads his bandmates on a search for whatever is truly causing the sounds. Even if it is a g..g..g..ghost!
A Bonnie Tale
When Woody the Clarinet can’t make it, he sends his sister Bonita to play with the Jazzberries instead. The Jazzberries expect a great improviser like her brother, but instead she will only play what is written down on the sheet music. If they can’t convince Bonita to try improvising, they’ll need to notate all their music by showtime!
Join the Jam
When the Jazzberries get into a big argument, RC wonders if it might not be time to break up the band! This gets everyone thinking about how they all came together in the first place. But will that be enough to save the Jazzberries.
Tuning In
Preparing to receive the Bandleader of the Year Award has Louis very anxious, so the Jazzberries call on the extremely laid-back Lebowski the Ukelele to come and show him how to relax. But how can Louis maintain his cool when they discover that Lebowski doesn’t believe in tuning himself?
Cast
Details
Original Title
Razzberry Jazzberry Jam
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
26
Production
CBC, Trapeze Animation Studios
