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Studs comments and presents tribute to the late jazz trumpet player Roy Eldridge

DURATION: 00:18:08

Synopsis

Studs discusses Roy Eldridge’s work as a jazz musician and recounts prevalent moments from his career.

Details

Duration
18 minutes, 8 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

Eldridge, Roy, 1911---Biography Trumpet players--United States--20th century. Jazz musicians--United States--20th century. Dedications. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959 Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971

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