Discussing the book "Swing to Bop: An Oral History of the Transition in Jazz in the 1940s" with author and jazz historian Ira Gitler

BROADCAST: Feb. 1, 1986 | DURATION: 00:53:33

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Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 1, 1986

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

Duration
53 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Jazz Music

People

Academics Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

Gitler, Ira--Interviews Gitler, Ira. Swing to bop. Jazz--History and criticism.--1941-1950 Jazz musicians--United States--Interviews Oral history Musicologists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Gitler, Ira, WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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