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Dempsey Travis discusses his book "An Autobiography of Black Jazz"

BROADCAST: Nov. 7, 1983 | DURATION: 00:38:42

Synopsis

Dempsey Travis talks about his book, "An Autobiography of Black Jazz," as he recalls his childhood memories of Jazz, Blues, and Boogie-Woogie artists that he met.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 7, 1983

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

Duration
38 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz Great Depression Law, Crime, Prison Chicago

People

Musicians Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Travis, Dempsey, 1920-2009--Interviews Travis, Dempsey, 1920-2009. Autobiography of Black jazz. Jazz--History and criticism.--Illinois--Chicago African Americans--Music--History and criticism.--Illinois--Chicago Jazz musicians--Illinois--Chicago. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Hines, Earl, 1903-1983 Mob Grand Terrace Capone, Ralph J. (Ralph James), 1894-1974 Fox, Ed Jefferson, Viola Yancey, James Edwards, 1898-1951 Hunter, Alberta Tucker, Sophie, 1884-1966 Yancey, Estelle (Mama) Dodds, Johnny, 1892-1940 Kirk, Andy, 1898-1992 Fitzgerald, Ella Regal Theater (Chicago, Ill.)--History The Apollo Theater Travis, Louis Lewis, Meade Lux, 1905-1964

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