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Jimmy McPartland discusses his music and who has influenced him

BROADCAST: Jul. 29, 1975 | DURATION: 00:27:15

Synopsis

Studs interviews Jimmy McPartland, Jazz performer. McPartland speaks about his career and his wife, Marian, who is also a Jazz performer. McPartland names southern black artists, Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, and Big Spider Back as major influences on his music. All musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 29, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

McPartland, Jimmy, 1907-1991--Interviews White jazz musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Jazz musicians--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Cornet players--United States--20th century--Interviews Influences Beiderbecke, Bix, 1903-1931. Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971. McPartland, Marian Jazz--African influences. Newport Jazz Festival.

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