Razzberry Jazzberry Jam

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Razzberry Jazzberry Jam
Also known asRJJ
Created byMike Kasprow [1]
Developed byDavid Dias
Elliott Smith
Mike Kasprow (concept)
Directed byCampbell MacKinlay [2]
Voices of Cle Bennett
Christine Hamilton
Maurice Dean Wint
Nicole Stamp
Jenna Andrews
Steve Markle
Jeff Kassel
Composer Jon Levine [2]
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producerMichael Kasprow
ProducerBrian Sharp [1]
Production locations Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island [3]
Production companyTrapeze Animation
Original release
Network CBC Television [4]
ReleaseDecember 23, 2008 (2008-12-23) [5]  
March 23, 2012 (2012-03-23)

Razzberry Jazzberry Jam is a Canadian animated/live action preschool musical television series aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on December 23, 2008. This series is about music. All 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 (instrument) and a new song that features that instrument. Each episode also has two live action components where children learn about musical concepts with real musicians and real instruments. [6] The animation is done with Macromedia Flash 8. [7]

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Reception

Razzberry Jazzberry Jam received positive reviews.

Joyce Slaton of Common Sense Media rated the show three stars out of five, saying it "gentle, inclusive, and filled with both musical references and actual songs in a variety of genres, this animated show is best for preschoolers, particularly those with an interest in music." [8]

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References

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