December 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 of the characters are
anthropomorphicmusical 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]
Characters
Louis the
Trumpet voiced by
Cle Bennett. He is the charismatic showman leader of the Jazzberries, who has been a part of the band since its creation, along with R.C. and former Jazzberry Annie the Voice. Louis is an understanding and kind leader, but can also be impulsive. He is named for
Louis Armstrong.
Ella the
Piano voiced by
Christine Hamilton. Ella is the largest instrument and the only Jazzberry who moves around on wheels, which makes her self-conscious at times, though this does not bother the band. The kindest and sweetest member of the band, Ella is passionate about music and the House of Jam. She's named for
Ella Fitzgerald.
Billie the
Guitar voiced by
Nicole Stamp and sung by
Jenna Andrews. The daughter of musician Elmore the Guitar, Billie is a diva, who is very much aware of her talent and is a huge perfectionist as a result. Her impulsive and often competitive personality butts heads with the other instruments often. She's named for
Billie Holiday.
R.C. the
Double bass voiced by
Maurice Dean Wint. A fellow founding member of the Jazzberries, alongside Louis. R.C. is very calm and oftentimes quiet, but whenever he talks, the other Jazzberries listen. He's much more serious about his music compared to the other members, as shown when he preferred to dress fancy instead of in a costume for their performance in the episode "Phantom of the Jam." His initials stand for
Ray Charles.
Buddy and Krupa the
drums voiced by
Steve Markle and Jeff Kassel respectively. Buddy is happy, sweet, innocent, friendly, and peppy, while Krupa is moody, sassy, and pessimistic. The drums often wish they were independent of each other, but the two genuinely have kind intentions—Buddy believes everybody deserves praise and Krupa's perfectionism stems from a desire for everyone to be talented. Buddy's named for
Buddy Rich while Krupa is named for
Gene Krupa.