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Davis, Miles, 1926-1991 2
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Identifier: IJS-0269

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This collection contains printed scores for Barrelhouse Piano Concerto Barrelhouse and Jazz Sonata for Piano, Chamber Ensemble and Two Voices, 12 Piano Rags in Classic Rag Style, Piano Concerto # 5, Trio Sonata for Viola,Double Bass and Piano, Trio Sonata for Clarinet, French Horn and Piano, Sonata for Flute and Piano. There is a copy ofThe Art of Blues and Barrelhouse Piano Improvisation. Also included are nine audiocassettes of Blumenfeld's compositions.

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Identifier: IJS-0112

Scope and Contents: The Anne Seidlitz Collection on Hampton Hawes dates from circa 1953 to 2008 and consists largely of personal papers and other items related to the jazz pianist Hampton Hawes collected by Anne Seidlitz. These materials include both published and unpublished materials, most of which are photocopies of original documents that Seidlitz obtained from Hawes' first wife, Jacque. The collection documents Hawes's life and career, including his time in prison and successful application for...
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Identifier: IJS-0310

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This collection consists of a series of audiocassette interviews with jazz clarinetist Barney Bigard. Conducted by fellow musician Barry Martyn, these interviews formed the basis of Bigard’s posthumous autobiography, With Louis and the Duke, which Martyn edited. Interview topics range from Bigard’s life and prolific jazz career to Bigard’s perspectives on race and philosophy.

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Identifier: IJS-0304

Scope and Contents: This collection contains forty color photographs of performances taken by Bill Epps at the 1986 Saratoga Jazz Festival sponsored by JVC. Photograph subjects include Miles Davis, B.B. King, Mel Torme, Stan Getz, Jimmy Heath, Gerry Mulligan, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, David Sanborn, Al Foster, Al Di Meola, Hiram Bullock, Bob Berg, Lew Tabackin, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Frank Wess, Out of the Blue, Natalie Cole, Michael Franks, Mark Egan, and Azymuth. The collection also includes...
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Identifier: IJS-0322

Scope and Contents:

This collection contains thirty-three audiocassettes of interviews with various musicians including Gerry Mulligan, Johnny Mandel, Joe Henderson, Lee Konitz, and Joe Lipman.

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Identifier: IJS-0289

Scope and Contents: This collection represents a sample of Bob Inman's scrapbooks, which were featured in the book Swing Era Scrapbook: The Teenage Diaries and Radio Logs of Bob Inman, 1936-1938, published by the Institute of Jazz Studies and Scarecrow Press in 2006. The collection contains press photographs of big band leaders, singers, and orchestras from the 1930s. There are original and reproduction images of artists including Red Nichols, Vinnie Knight, Mal Hallett, Jimmy...
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Identifier: IJS-0025

Scope and Contents: The Bob Porter collection includes business records for recording labels, including Atlantic Records. There are published and unpublished liner notes and record reviews. Also included are audio interviews with Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, and other musicians. The collection comprises recording industry ephemera, concert programs, funeral programs, and published obituaries. The collection also includes 128 audiocassettes, six compact discs, two 5 inch audiotape reels, and thirty-six 7 inch...
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Identifier: IJS-0017

Scope and Contents: The Bonnie Lake audio recordings collection includes commercial and private recordings as well as one photograph. The recordings include discs and tape. This collection contains 6, 8, and 10 inch discs comprising forty-six 78 rpm records and fifty-four 45 rpm records. Tape recordings include thirty-two audiotape reels comprising 3, 5, and 10 1/2 inch reels and thirty-six cassette tapes. The discs encompass commercially released recordings of songs written and/or performed by Bonnie Lake....
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Identifier: IJS-0066

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This collection contains photographs, personal papers, and memorabilia documenting Gowans's life. The collection also includes playbills, newspaper clippings, and music sketches.

 Collection
Identifier: IJS-0281

Scope and Contents:

This collection contains music manuscripts for Budd Johnson’s band and two unrecorded arrangements for the Earl Hines Orchestra.