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Interview with Larry Adler

BROADCAST: Oct. 26, 1988 | DURATION: 00:52:37

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Discussing "It Ain't Necessarily So: An Autobiography" (published by Grove) with the author, musician Larry Adler.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 26, 1988

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

Duration
52 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music

People

Musicians Authors, Writers

Tags

Adler, Larry--Interviews Adler, Larry. It ain't necessarily so. Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Harmonica players--Biography.--United States Autobiography. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Adler, Larry--Interviews. Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes.

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