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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 1A

Description: Part A of the first cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the pre-war years through the early years of the Second World War, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "The Last Time I Saw Paris," "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "I'll Walk Alone."
Date: 1994
Duration: 44 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 1B

Description: Part B of the first cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the pre-war years through the early years of the Second World War, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "It's Always You," "Stardust," "Blues in the Night," and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
Date: 1994
Duration: 44 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 2A

Description: Part A of the second cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the time of the Second World War, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "Skylark," "All or Nothing At All," "Pistol Packin' Mama," and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore."
Date: 1994
Duration: 44 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 2B

Description: Part B of the second cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the time of the Second World War, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "Poinciana," "You Always Hurt the One You Love," "The St. Louis Blues March," and "There, I've Said It Again."
Date: 1994
Duration: 39 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 3A

Description: Part A of the third cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the years immediately following the Second World War, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "'Til the End of Time," "Laura," "It's Only a Paper Moon," and "Ole Buttermilk Sky."
Date: 1994
Duration: 42 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 3B

Description: Part B of the third cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the years immediately following the Second World War, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "Rumors Are Flying," "Sioux City Sue," "That's My Desire," and "Puttin' on the Ritz."
Date: 1994
Duration: 43 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 4A

Description: Part A of the fourth cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the late 1940s, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "Open the Door, Richard," "But Beautiful," "Nature Boy," and "My Happiness."
Date: 1994
Duration: 44 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Big Band Chronicles Cassette 4B

Description: Part B of the fourth cassette of a condensed version of John Gilliland’s 1940s Big Band Chronicles, originally produced in the early 1970s. This segment emphasizes the late 1940s, with musical excerpts and commentary from performers and other music industry figures. Excerpted selections include "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm," "Ghost Riders in the Sky," the Spike Jones Orchestra's rendition of "My Old Flame," and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye."
Date: 1994
Duration: 41 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center with guest Alvin Batiste

Description: Recording from NPR's "Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center" series. Taylor interviews clarinetist Alvin Batiste and Batiste and the Billy Taylor Trio play several Jazz tunes in front of a live audience. Also included are NPR promotional spots from the original program.
Date: 1999
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010 & Owens, Tim (Timothy Gene Owens)
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Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center with guest Chris Conner

Description: Recording from NPR's "Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center" series. Taylor interviews singer Chris Conner and Conner and the Billy Taylor Trio play several Jazz tunes in front of a live audience. Also included are NPR promotional spots from the original program.
Date: 1997
Duration: 1 hour 54 seconds
Creator: Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010 & Owens, Tim (Timothy Gene Owens)
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Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center with guest Freddy Cole

Description: Recording from NPR's "Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center" series. Taylor interviews singer and pianist Freddy Cole and Cole and the Billy Taylor Trio play several Jazz tunes in front of a live audience. Also included are NPR promotional spots from the original program.
Date: 1999
Duration: 1 hour 27 seconds
Creator: Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010 & Owens, Tim (Timothy Gene Owens)
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Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center with guest Harry "Sweets" Edison

Description: Recording from NPR's "Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center" series. Taylor interviews trumpet player Harry "Sweets" Edison and Edison and the Billy Taylor Trio play several Jazz tunes in front of a live audience.
Date: 1996
Duration: 59 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010 & Owens, Tim (Timothy Gene Owens)
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Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center with guest James Carter

Description: Recording from NPR's "Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center" series. Taylor interviews saxophonist James Carter and Carter and the Billy Taylor Trio play several Jazz tunes in front of a live audience. Also included are NPR promotional spots from the original program.
Date: 1999
Duration: 1 hour 44 seconds
Creator: Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010 & Owens, Tim (Timothy Gene Owens)
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Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center with guest Jane Bunnett

Description: Recording from NPR's "Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center" series. Taylor interviews soprano saxophonist and flute player Jane Bunnett and Bunnett and the Billy Taylor Trio play several Jazz tunes in front of a live audience. Also included are NPR promotional spots from the original program.
Date: 1999
Duration: 1 hour 46 seconds
Creator: Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010 & Owens, Tim (Timothy Gene Owens)
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