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Billy Taylor discusses the people and music that influenced his career as a jazz composer and pianist

BROADCAST: Aug. 24, 1977 | DURATION: 00:22:38

Synopsis

Studs interviews Billy Taylor about his performance at the Rick's Cafe at the Holiday Inn in Chicago. They discuss what has influenced Billy Taylor's jazz music. Taylor explains some of his work with various other jazz musicians. This edited version does not include the music recordings.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 24, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.13 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
22 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Taylor, Billy Jazz musicians Pianists Jazz Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974 Tatum, Art, 1909-1956 Hawkins, Coleman Webster, Ben Montgomery, Ben Heinz, Earl Utah Symphony Orchestra Influences Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977 Armstrong, Louis Daniel, 1900-1971 Frost, David

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