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Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 2

BROADCAST: Jul. 31, 1971 | DURATION: 00:55:05

Synopsis

In Berkeley, Calif., Ralph Gleason, jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of Rolling Stone, talks with Studs about the history of jazz and jazz artists. They talk in depth about Billie Holiday, white performers who imitated the style of black jazz singers, and jazz festivals. Songs include Holiday's "Them There Eyes" and "God Bless the Child."

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 31, 1971

Physical Format
3 sound tape reels (ca. 167.97 min.: 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Jazz African-American History & Culture Music Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gleason, Ralph Berkeley (Calif.)--Description and travel. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Jazz Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959 Joplin, Janis Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937 Monterey Jazz Festival Newport Jazz Festival Altamont Festival (1969 : Livermore, Calif.)

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