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Terkel comments on and presents musical performance by Ruby Braff

BROADCAST: May. 2, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:59

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Presenting music by coronet player Ruby Braff prior to an appearance at Rick's Cafe.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 2, 1985

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

Duration
54 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

Braff, Ruby, 1927---Interviews Braff, Ruby, 1927---Performances. Cornet music (Jazz) Cornet players--United States--20th century--Interviews Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Braff, Ruby, 1927-, interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Braff, Ruby, 1927---Interviews. Cornet players--United States--20th century--Interviews. Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes.

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