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ASCAP presents the Billy Taylor interviews Sun Ra ; Willie 'the lion' Smith

Title
ASCAP presents the Billy Taylor interviews [sound recording] : Sun Ra ; Willie 'the lion' Smith / [interviewed by] Billy Taylor.
Author
Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010

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Spoken word recordingUse in library *LDC 42654 [CD]Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Sun Ra.
  • Smith, Willie, 1897-1973
  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. pro
  • Rhodes, Roger. dnr
Found In
ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers.
Uniform Title
Billy Taylor show (Radio program)
Alternative Title
  • Billy Taylor interviews
  • ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers.
Subject
  • Sun Ra > Interviews
  • Smith, Willie, 1897-1973 > Interviews
  • Sun Ra Arkestra
  • Jazz musicians > Interviews
  • Pianists > United States > Interviews
  • Composers > United States > Interviews
  • Jazz > Writing and publishing
  • African American musicians > Interviews
  • Radio programs > United States
Note
  • Compact disc.
  • Durations: 24:09 ; 24:34.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers collection, *L(Special) 07-11.
Call Number
*LDC 42654
OCLC
186440893
Author
Taylor, Billy, 1921-2010. Interviewer
Title
ASCAP presents the Billy Taylor interviews [sound recording] : Sun Ra ; Willie 'the lion' Smith / [interviewed by] Billy Taylor.
Description
1 sound disc : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
Playing Time
002409 002434
Summary
Sun Ra (track 1) discusses his work with various jazz musicians including with his Jazz Arkestra; and his compositions and songwriting style.
Willie "the Lion" Smith (track 2) discusses his career as a jazz artist and as a songwriter, as well as his songwriting style and methods; he also speaks about performing in Europe. Includes Smith (and others) playing Sweet Lorraine from the RCA Victor issue LSP 3499.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers collection, *L(Special) 07-11.
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Added Author
Sun Ra. Interviewee
Smith, Willie, 1897-1973. Interviewee
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Producer
Rhodes, Roger. Donor
Added Title
Billy Taylor show (Radio program)
ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers.
Found In:
ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers.
Research Call Number
*LDC 42654
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