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Discussing the book "Good Morning Blues: The Autobiography of Count Basie" with the author, historian and critic Albert Murray

BROADCAST: Feb. 21, 1986 | DURATION: 00:55:36

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Broadcast Date
Feb. 21, 1986

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

Duration
55 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel Music - Jazz Music

People

Musicians Authors, Writers Music personnel Academics Critics Historians

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Murray, Albert--Interviews Basie, Count, 1904- Murray, Albert. Good morning blues. Jazz musicians--Biography.--United States African American composers. Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Musicologists--United States--20th century--Interviews

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