Roy Eldridge (Part 1), 1966

File — Box: 1, Reel: 16

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Scope and Contents

Roy Eldridge mentions how to assimilate changes in style while maintaining identity. He mentions his first influences, Rex Stewart and Coleman Hawkins. He talks about arriving in New York in the early 1930’s, his practice routine, first hearing Louis Armstrong, and his experience as a black artist traveling with the white bands of Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa.

Dates

Creation: 1966

Creator

From the Collection: Nathan, Norm (Person)

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