DescriptionThis file includes loose scrapbook pages collated with unrelated materials when the Institute of Jazz Studies acquired the Count Basie family papers and artifacts. Pages include clippings, greeting...
Date Created1933-1970
Subject(s)Jazz--History and criticism, African American musicians, Big bands, African American dancers, Basie, Count, 1904-1984, Basie, Catherine, Basie, Diane, Count Basie Orchestra
DescriptionIn this episode of Jazz From the Archives, host Loren Schoenberg interviews Mel Lewis, an American jazz drummer. This is the first hour of their two-hour conversation.
DescriptionScat Man Crothers performs I'd Rather Be a Rooster (London 17008). Composed by Benny Carter (under pseudonym Johnny Gomez) and Paul Vance Vandervoort.
DescriptionThis commercial disc includes recording of "I Like a Shuffle Beat" performed by Jimmie Maddin and his Orchestra. The tune was arranged by Benny Carter.
DescriptionThese recordings include "Catfish Row," "Catfish Row-Link 1," "Catfish Row-Link 2," and "One Way Out" arranged by Benny Carter and produced for the Keith Prowse Music Recorded Library in London, which...
DescriptionThis recording of "Blue Yonder-A," Blue Yonder-B," "Show Break-1," Show Break-2," and" Imminent" was arranged by Benny Carter and produced for the Keith Prowse Music Recorded Library in London,...