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  • Werner Burkhardt

    Werner Burkhardt German jazz critic and translator speaks with Studs in Hamburg, Germany.

    Mar. 1, 1967

    Werner Burkhardt, German music journalist, critic, and translator, discusses his life and work with Studs. Mr Burkhardt speaks about his life during the time of Adolph Hitler, the Hitler Youth, and World War II. They end the interview talking about Jazz in Munich, a recording of "My Man" by Billie Holiday closes the interview.

  • Shana Alexander discusses her book "Happy Days"

    Nov. 10, 1995

    The book, "Happy Days: My Mother, My Father, My Sister and Me," gives a lot of background about Shana Alexander's father, Milton Ager. A few of Ager's songs are played throughout the interview. Alexander also glosses over her time spent with Life magazine and with 60 Minutes.

  • Discussing the book "Willie and Dwike: An American Profile" with the author, journalist and editor William Zinsser

    Aug. 2, 1984
  • Discussing the book "The New Rolling Stone Record Guide" with the authors, music critics Dave Marsh and Lee Ballinger

    Nov. 18, 1983
  • Discussing the book "The Heart of Rock and Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made" with the author, rock critic Dave Marsh

    Nov. 16, 1989
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