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Presenting a performance of tap dance music by Jim Roberts

BROADCAST: Sep. 10, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:12

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Synopsis

Musical performance by Jim Roberts

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 10, 1985

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

Duration
54 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz Music - Other

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Roberts, Jim--Interviews Roberts, Jim--Performances. Pianists--United States--20th century--Interviews Tap dance music. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Roberts, Jim,-- interviewee Roberts, Jim.

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