Music Library Conover Collection - 5 Matching Results
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- Selections from the Dixieland vs. Bebop Concert, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1948
- Recording of selections from the Dixieland vs. Bebop concert held May 23, 1948, at the Music Hall at 9th and V Streets, NW, in Washington, DC. Advertisements for the concert indicate that Charlie Parker, Wild Bill Davison, Joe Sullivan, Sir Charles, and George Wettling were among the performers. These selections include tunes not included on the 2008 commercial release "Charlie Parker: Washington D.C. 1948," as well as enough overlap in content (C-Jam Blues, Tiny's Blues) to confirm the event.
- Excerpt of speech by Harry S Truman, March 17, 1948: “Special message to the Congress on the threat to the freedom of Europe”
- Recording of President Harry S. Truman's speech, “Special message to the Congress on the threat to the freedom of Europe,” followed by announcer Mark Austad (later known as Mark Evans) interviewing Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho and Rep. Dewey Short of Missouri.
- Willis Conover interviews Duke Ellington, March 27, 1948
- Recording of an interview by Willis Conover with Duke Ellington on March 27, 1948. Topics include the story behind the robe Ellington was wearing backstage, musicians, and the re-working of old material. The audio includes announcements of tune selections to be added in the studio later.
- WWDC, Meet the Composer: Duke Ellington, Part I
- Willis Conover presents a program on the music of Duke Ellington.
- Count Basie with Willis Conover, others
- Photograph of Count Basie, an unidentified person, Jimmy Rushing, and Willis Conover