Synopsis
American jazz cornet player Wild Bill Davison known for his wild ways, discusses his career in jazz music and life in Chicago. Davison rubbed elbows with all the Chicago bigwigs from Al Capone to jazz legends such as Fats Waller.
Details
Broadcast Date
Apr. 24, 1984
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.
Duration
17 minutes, 35 seconds
Digital Format
WAV
Ownership
The Chicago History Museum
Language
English
Topics
People
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