Sound Recordings, bulk: 1959-2005, and undated
Scope and Contents
The Sound Recordings (bulk 1959-2005) series contains unpublished recordings on reel-to-reel, audiocassette, and CD of live performances and home recording sessions, primarily of Ross’ compositions. Several recordings feature wRen bandmates and other collaborators and friends such as Dave Samuels. In particular, this series includes audiocassettes from the 1984 performance of Ross’ American Mass, and a CD transfer from the original audio reels of a 1968 concert at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago that marked Ross and Samuels first performance together as part of the Renick Ross Trio.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1959-2005, and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Ross, Renick E., 1940-2012 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research by appointment. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite. Sound recordings have not been transferred. Patrons may view an item’s original container and/or carrier, but the recordings themselves are not available for playback due to preservation concerns; patrons may request access to listening copies via onsite appointment, however recordings on obsolete formats may not be available. Contact Archives staff for further information.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series has been retained in the order it was received.
Processing Information
Two video recordings were transferred by donor request and the original DVD returned. Transferred files reside on Archives' local NAS device.
Repository Details
Part of the Berklee Archives Repository