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  • Jimmy McPartland discusses his music and who has influenced him

    Jul. 29, 1975

    Studs interviews Jimmy McPartland, Jazz performer. McPartland speaks about his career and his wife, Marian, who is also a Jazz performer. McPartland names southern black artists, Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, and Big Spider Back as major influences on his music. All musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Jimmy McPartland and Buddy Tate discuss their careers as jazz musicians

    Sep. 13, 1977

    Jimmy McPartland and Buddy Tate share stories of working with different musicians throughout their career and explain why Kansas City musicians are recognizable from other musicians. Music is played throughout from both of the musicians: "Logan Square"- Jimmy McPartland & Art Hodes, "When I'm Blue"- Buddy Tate, "I'm Coming Virginia"- Jimmy McPartland, "Kansas City Joys"- Buddy Tate, "Singin' the Blues Till My Daddy Comes Home"- Jimmy McPartland, "Tickle Toe"- Buddy Tate, "Riverboat Shuffle"- Jimmy McPartland, "Sunday"- Buddy Tate.

  • Jimmy discusses work ethic and dreams; Carolyn and May Rose discuss daily life, and worries; part 2

    1968

    Jimmy discusses work ethic and pride. High school students Carolyn and May Rose describe a typical day, future plans and worries. All talk about what the world would look like if they were God. Part 2

  • Jimmy discusses his daily life, his dreams, and worries; part 1

    1968

    Jimmy talks about how he spends his day, fantasies and daydreams, worries about the future, and family life; part 1.

  • Jimmy Breslin

    Jimmy Breslin, journalist and author discusses his book about the Watergate Affair

    May. 22, 1975

    Discussing "How the Good Guys Finally Won : Notes from an Impeachment Summer" and interviewing Jimmy Breslin.

  • Jimmy Breslin

    Jimmy Breslin reads from and discusses his novel "Table Money"

    1980

    "Table Money," is Jimmy Breslin's novel about Owney and Dolores Morrison and their relationships with one another, with God, with the union job in Queens and with the local tavern.

  • Jimmy Breslin discusses his book “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight” ; part 2

    Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss.

  • Jimmy Breslin discusses his book “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight” ; part 1

    Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

  • Jimmie Driftwood discusses his music and career

    May. 25, 1977
  • Jimmie Driftwood discusses his career ; part 2

    Feb. 3, 1963
  • Jimmie Driftwood discusses his career ; part 1

    Feb. 3, 1963
  • Jim Post

    Jim Post and Win Stracke ; part 2

    1975

    Discussing spirituals and other songs and interviewing folk singers Jim Post and Win Stracke (2 parts).

  • Jim Post

    Jim Post and Win Stracke ; part 1

    1975

    Discussing spirituals and other songs and interviewing folk singers Jim Post and Win Stracke (2 parts).

  • Jim Post and Randy Sabien discuss their latest music release

    Apr. 8, 1982

    Folk singer-songwriter and composer Jim Post and musician Randy Sabien discuss their upcoming performance at the Levy Center in Evanston, Illinois. The collaborators discuss their musical backgrounds and their opinions on global warming, religious views, and musical influences.

  • Jim Paulei

    Jim Paulei of PATCO discusses the air traffic controller's strike and describes a day on the job

    Oct. 5, 1981

    Mr. Paulei talks with Studs about the air traffic controllers strike in 1980 and subsequent firing of over 1000 air traffic controllers. They discuss what a normal shift as an air traffic controller consists of, and the unions reasons for the strike in 1980.

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