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Reading the letters of ex-convict Jimmy Blake
Jul. 11, 1962 Terkel comments and reads letters of ex-convict Jimmy Blake
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Ramsey Lewis discusses his career
Dec. 22, 1980 Starting at a young age, Ramsey Lewis really loved music and as he got older, he'd practice five or six hours a day. Lewis says he knew nothing about jazz until he met Wallace Burton at the age of 15. Burton hired Lewis on the spot to play in his band. Church music, Spanish music, Duke Ellington and the Beatles, says Lewis, were all great influences to him.
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Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 2
Jul. 31, 1971 In Berkeley, Calif., Ralph Gleason, jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of Rolling Stone, talks with Studs about the history of jazz and jazz artists. They talk in depth about Billie Holiday, white performers who imitated the style of black jazz singers, and jazz festivals. Songs include Holiday's "Them There Eyes" and "God Bless the Child."
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Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 1
Jul. 31, 1971 Studs interviews jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of "Rolling Stone" magazine, Ralph Gleason while in Berkeley, California (3 parts). Topics include the history of jazz, blues, and jazz culture, and how race played in the development and distribution of the music. Songs include Louis Armstrong's "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You."
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Ralph Ellison discusses music
Jun. 18, 1992 The blues and jazz are topics covered by Ralph Ellison. Ellison himself started to play the trumpet at the age of seven. Ellison said for him, when hearing classical music, he then had to go and find classical literature.
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Presenting music with Oscar Brown, Jr
Jun. 6, 1977 Music performance by Oscar Brown, Jr.
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Presenting music with jazz-pop vocalist Susannah McCorkle
Jul. 15, 1992 Terkel presents music with Susannah McCorkle
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Presenting music with jazz pianist Marian McPartland
Mar. 21, 1994 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Marian McPartland
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Presenting music with jazz pianist and radio host of "Piano Jazz," Marian McPartland
Jun. 8, 1992 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Marian McPartland
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Presenting music with jazz cornetist Jimmy McPartland and jazz pianist and radio host of "Piano Jazz," Marian McPartland
Oct. 26, 1990 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Marian and Jimmy McPartland
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Presenting music by vocalist and pianist Audrey Morris
Apr. 17, 1985 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Audrey Morris
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Presenting music by vocalist and pianist Audrey Morris
Aug. 6, 1997 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Audrey Morris
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Presenting music by jazz musicians Jimmy McPartland and Bud Freeman
Aug. 31, 1982 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Jimmy McPartland and Bud Freeman
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Presenting jazz with Bill Leonard and Frank Holzfeind
1975 Presenting jazz with Bill Leonard and Frank Holzfeind