Music, 1956-2006, undated

The Andrew Hill papers, music, and audiovisual recordings contain material spanning the period of 1956-2011, with an emphasis on the years 1996-2007. The collection consists of professional and personal papers, music, digital media, and audiovisual recordings. The professional papers document Hill’s career as a performer, recording artist, bandleader, educator, and composer via clippings, promotional material, photographs, artwork, correspondence, concert and festival programs, contracts, grant applications, royalty statements, set lists, awards and citations, notes, and legal documents. Music holdings include printed and manuscript original and photocopied scores, lead sheets, instrument parts, and sketches of original Andrew Hill compositions, along with a small amount of music by other composers. Many pieces are incomplete and/or untitled. Digital media contains music compositions, photographs, email correspondence, and notes. Audiovisual recordings include audio and video recordings that document concert performances, broadcast interviews, promotional films, and studio recording sessions. Personal papers contain photographs, obituary notices, and various materials related to his home and family.