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Bob Koester discusses jazz and blues

BROADCAST: Mar. 3, 1993 | DURATION: 00:25:53

Synopsis

Bob Koester, record producer and owner of Delmark Records, the United State's oldest independent jazz and blues label, talks about jazz, blues, and bebop musicians.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 3, 1993

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
25 minutes, 53 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel Music - Jazz Music Chicago Urban Life

People

Business People Producers and Directors Musicians

Tags

Koester, Bob--Interviews Delmark Records. Sound recording industry--Illinois--Chicago. Jazz Blues (Music) Sound recording executives and producers--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Koester, Bob, interview WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Bebop Segal, Joe Speckled Red, 1892-1973 Sullivan, Ira Halliday, Lin Robinson, Reginald Thompson, Malachi Association for the advancement of creative musicians Records AACM

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