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  • Billy Taylor

    Discussing the book "Jazz Piano: History and Development" with Billy Taylor

    Nov. 16, 1982

    Studs Terkel and Billy Taylor discuss the book "Jazz Piano: History and Development". They discuss jazz musicians and the history of jazz music. Includes excerpts of drums, piano, and orchestra playing in the background.

  • Ralph Ellison

    Ralph Ellison American novelist and literary critic discusses his life and writing

    1970

    Ralph Ellison, winner of the National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Invisible Man," discusses his early life and education and his life as a writer and lifetime scholar. He speaks on being a musician (trumpet), the joy of music and the Church and how they fit into the lives of African Americans.

  • Dizzy Gillespie

    Dizzy Gillespie discusses the art of jazz ; part 1

    Mar. 30, 1961

    Part 1 of this program begins with Studs Terkel reading an excerpt from the book "Giants of Jazz" , which describes Dizzy Gillespie's early life. Gillespie discusses the following: the state of jazz; his fellow musicians; jazz contributors; jazz fundamentals; and his tours abroad. Gillespie's "Groovin' High" is played towards the end of this part of the program.

  • Max Morath discusses his career and jazz music

    Jun. 18, 1970

    Max Morath discusses his career, jazz music, and history.

  • Paul B. Robeson

    Tribute to Paul B. Robeson

    Includes excerpts from 1925362-4-1 and music. Similar but not identical to 1925371-3-1.

  • Paul Robeson

    Gathering of friends discussing Paul Robeson

    May. 8, 1970

    Recorded live on Chicago's South Side. Robeson is ill at the time of recording. Speakers: Earl Dickerson, Etta Moten Barnett, Judge Sidney Jones, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams, Joan Brown (possibly Abena Joan Brown), Charles Hamilton, Margaret Burroughs, [John Gray's sister], [Stevens?]

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