DescriptionThis scrapbook contains a photograph of Catherine Basie and newspaper clippings, the text of a speech, and correspondence related to her being honored as Woman of the Year by the Queens County Council...
Date Created1962
Subject(s)Awards, Civic leaders, Basie, Count, 1904-1984, Basie, Catherine, United Civic Council of Queens County (Queens, New York, N.Y.), Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Inc.
DescriptionThis scrapbook includes ephemera and photographs of the Basie family, Count Basie Orchestra, and other performers. Some photos are inscribed to Count and Catherine Basie.
Date Created1940-1979
Subject(s)Jazz--History and criticism, African American musicians, Big bands, Basie, Count, 1904-1984, Count Basie Orchestra, Basie, Diane, Basie, Catherine, Rinkeydinks
DescriptionThis scrapbook includes many photographs of Count Basie and the Count Basie Orchestra, other musicians, and a few of Basie family members; clippings related to Count Basie and his performances; and...
Date Created1940-1979
Subject(s)Jazz--History and criticism, Women in charitable work, African American musicians, Big bands, Basie, Count, 1904-1984, Count Basie Orchestra, Basie, Catherine, Three Peppers (Musical group), Basie, Diane
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.
DescriptionAn unidentified vocalist, accompanied by the piano, perform a demo of "Friendless " The tune was composed by Benny Carter and Paul Vandervoot.
DescriptionAn unidentified singer performs a demo of "That's My Home Town," accompanied by the piano. The tune was composed by Benny Carter and Paul Vandervoort.
DescriptionAn unidentified singer performs a demo of "Baby Loves It," accompanied by the piano. The tune was composed by Benny Carter and Paul Vandervoort.
