Jazz musicians — Personal narratives.
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Percussionist Buck Clarke / interviewed by James Graves.
The late Bukc Clarke started playing conga drums in the early fifties, and recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderly, Eddie Harris and Nina Simone. He discusses his life and career in music, and is one of the last interview with Clarke before his death during a rehearsal at the Musicians Union Local 47…
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Trumpeter Donald Byrd / interviewed by James Graves.
Trumpeter Donald Byrd, who has recorded and played with Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, and John Coltrane, discusses his life and musical career.|TRUMPETER DONALD BYRD / interviewed by James Graves. – SERIES: Night journey – Trumpeter Donald Byrd, who has recorded and played with Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, and John Coltrane, discusses his life and musical…
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There and back : the story of Roy Porter / interviewed by James Graves.
Drummer, composer, arranger and author Roy Porter discusses his life, musical career, and his recent book “There and Back.” Porter recorded with Charlie Parker, and is one of the few remaining musicials who participated in the Be Bop/Jazz scene in Los Angeles during the late 40’s and early 50’s.|THERE AND BACK : THE STORY OF…
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Ethen Ennis / interviewed by Bob Franklin.
Series which examines contemporary issues concerning the African-American community, and their potential effects on society in general.|ETHEL ENNIS / interviewed by Bob Franklin. – SERIES: Like it is| no. 21 – Series which examines contemporary issues concerning the African-American community, and their potential effects on society in general. – CONTENT: Internationally acclaimed jazz singer Ethel…