Box 1
Contains 29 Results:
Errol Garner (Part 1), 1958 March 11
Garner discusses his early engagements as a solo pianist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his first high-profile work in New York with Slam Stewart, as well as his first recording, “Laura.” Garner lists some of his favorite musicians including Oscar Peterson and Bud Powell and talks about playing in New York on 52nd Street during the early days of bebop. He also expresses his desire to compose music for ballet and musicals.
Errol Garner (Part 2), 1958 March 11
Horace Silver (Part 1), 1958 April 30
Silver reviews his early professional experience in New York including working as the house pianist at Birdland and playing with Art Blakey and Lester Young. He discusses his influences such as Bud Powell and Thelonius Monk, and he talks about his personal preference for small groups. He also mentions his interest in writing lyrics, his favorite vocalists, and the responsibilities of being a leader.
Bob Flanagan (Part 1), 1958 September 22
Bob Flanagan (Part 2), 1958 September 22
Dukes of Dixieland- Frank and Fred Assunto, ca. 1961 November
Brothers Frank and Fred Assunto talk about their New Orleans upbringing, and how their hometown audience protested after they became internationally known. They talk of their busy performance schedule, their latest album, famous musician pranks, and the recording labels they’ve been on.
Ruby Braff, 1962
The highly opinionated Braff is asked about a number of prominent singers and players. He stresses the importance of standard songs as the best vehicles for expression and improvisation.
Earl "Fatha" Hines (Part 1), ca. 1964 Summer
Hines discusses his own early classical training and how jazz players can benefit from a similar classical upbringing. He describes the first time he met Louis Armstrong, and he talks about the various groups he led over the years and his embracing of the bebop movement. Hines also describes his halcyon days in Chicago, how well he was treated by Al Capone, and how music should help people forget their troubles.