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Louis Armstrong interview, second hour

The second of five hours of Louis Armstrong talking at length about his life and career. In this hour, Armstrong discusses the Hot Five and scat singing, interspersed with musical selections.

Date: July 13, 1956

Duration: 58 minutes 24 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Louis Armstrong interview, third hour

The third of five hours of Louis Armstrong talking at length about his life and career. In this hour, Armstrong discusses his favorite musicians, with musical selections interspersed.

Date: July 13, 1956

Duration: 57 minutes 35 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Louis Armstrong playing "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean," and singing "This is the Voice of America"

Louis Armstrong playing and singing "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" (the melody used in the VOA interval signal) and singing "This is the Voice of America, Washington, D.C."

Date: unknown

Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Magazine of the Air "97": "A Short History of Jazz"

A short Indonesian-language program on the history of jazz, including excerpts of recordings. "Magazine of the Air" was a weekly program of the Voice of America, broadcast on Tuesdays.

Date: August 18, 1959

Duration: 22 minutes 14 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Monitor, Part 2 of 2: W.C. Handy feature

A segment of the Monitor radio program focuses on events around the year 1909, featuring segments on W.C. Handy, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, and the tune "Alexander's Ragtime Band."

Date: unknown

Duration: 6 minutes 57 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music from Trinidad, Part 1

One of two reels of music from Trinidad found in Willis Conover's collection. The artists and recording date have not been determined.

Date: April 17, 1956

Duration: 27 minutes 26 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #131-B, Interview with Kai Winding

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Kai Winding. This is the first interview conducted for Music USA.

Date: April 15, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 36 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #181-B, Interview with Billy Taylor

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with pianist Billy Taylor.

Date: May 25, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 18 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #191-B, Interview with Marian McPartland

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Marian McPartland

Date: June 1, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 23 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #219-B, Interview with George Shearing

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with George Shearing.

Date: June 22, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 07 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #226-B, Interviews with Barney Bigard, Bobby Hackett, Woody Herman, and Louis Armstrong

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and interviews with Barney Bigard, Bobby Hackett, Woody Herman, and Louis Armstrong.

Date: June 28, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 17 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #230-B, Interview with Chet Baker

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Chet Baker.

Date: June 29, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 21 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #251-B, Interview with Eartha Kitt

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Eartha Kitt.

Date: July 20, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 03 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #295-B, Interviews with John Lewis and Sarah Vaughan

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and interviews with John Lewis and Sarah Vaughan.

Date: September 14, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 16 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #300-B, Interview with Duke Ellington, Part I

The first part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections. The interview occurs in Part II.

Date: September 20, 1955

Duration: 27 minutes 43 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #300-B, Interview with Duke Ellington, Part II

The second part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Duke Ellington.

Date: September 20, 1955

Duration: 32 minutes 01 second

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #310-B, Interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Part I

The first part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.

Date: September 28, 1955

Duration: 34 minutes 01 second

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #310-B, Interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Part II

The second part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.

Date: September 28, 1955

Duration: 25 minutes 12 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #345-B, Interview with Peggy Lee

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Peggy Lee.

Date: October 21, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 22 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #357-B, Interview with Dave Brubeck

The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Dave Brubeck.

Date: November 10, 1955

Duration: 59 minutes 24 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #365-B, Interview with George Avakian

Willis Conover interviews George Avakian. This recording only contains the interview, and not the full program.

Date: November 29, 1955

Duration: 14 minutes 33 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #392-B, Interview with Milt Gabler, Part I

Part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Milt Gabler.

Date: December 1, 1955

Duration: 34 minutes 15 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #392-B, Interview with Milt Gabler, Part II

Part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Milt Gabler. "Laura," the last selection in this part, was not included in the final broadcast.

Date: December 1, 1955

Duration: 33 minutes 57 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Music USA #392-B, Interview with Milt Gabler, Part III

Part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Milt Gabler. The first and second selections in this part, "Laura" and "Spanish Lace," were not included in the final broadcast.

Date: December 1, 1955

Duration: 12 minutes 47 seconds

Creator: Conover, Willis

Item Type: Sound

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Louis Armstrong playing "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean," and singing "This is the Voice of America"

Magazine of the Air "97": "A Short History of Jazz"

Monitor, Part 2 of 2: W.C. Handy feature

Music from Trinidad, Part 1

Music USA #131-B, Interview with Kai Winding

Music USA #181-B, Interview with Billy Taylor

Music USA #191-B, Interview with Marian McPartland

Music USA #219-B, Interview with George Shearing

Music USA #226-B, Interviews with Barney Bigard, Bobby Hackett, Woody Herman, and Louis Armstrong

Music USA #230-B, Interview with Chet Baker

Music USA #251-B, Interview with Eartha Kitt

Music USA #295-B, Interviews with John Lewis and Sarah Vaughan

Music USA #300-B, Interview with Duke Ellington, Part I

Music USA #300-B, Interview with Duke Ellington, Part II

Music USA #310-B, Interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Part I

Music USA #310-B, Interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Part II

Music USA #345-B, Interview with Peggy Lee

Music USA #357-B, Interview with Dave Brubeck

Music USA #365-B, Interview with George Avakian

Music USA #392-B, Interview with Milt Gabler, Part I

Music USA #392-B, Interview with Milt Gabler, Part II

Music USA #392-B, Interview with Milt Gabler, Part III