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Garner discusses his early engagements as a solo pianist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his first high-profile work in New York with Slam Stewart, as well as his first recording, “Laura.” Garner lists some of his favorite musicians including Oscar Peterson and Bud Powell and talks about playing in New York on 52nd Street during the early days of bebop. He also expresses his desire to compose music for ballet and musicals.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection comprises recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston. Recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston.Interview summaries written by staff member Ralph Rosen and edited by student assistants Drew Houser and Andrew Schroeder have been made available at the item-level for selected...

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Silver reviews his early professional experience in New York including working as the house pianist at Birdland and playing with Art Blakey and Lester Young. He discusses his influences such as Bud Powell and Thelonius Monk, and he talks about his personal preference for small groups. He also mentions his interest in writing lyrics, his favorite vocalists, and the responsibilities of being a leader.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection comprises recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston. Recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston.Interview summaries written by staff member Ralph Rosen and edited by student assistants Drew Houser and Andrew Schroeder have been made available at the item-level for selected...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection comprises recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston. Recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston.Interview summaries written by staff member Ralph Rosen and edited by student assistants Drew Houser and Andrew Schroeder have been made available at the item-level for selected...

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Brothers Frank and Fred Assunto talk about their New Orleans upbringing, and how their hometown audience protested after they became internationally known. They talk of their busy performance schedule, their latest album, famous musician pranks, and the recording labels they’ve been on.

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The highly opinionated Braff is asked about a number of prominent singers and players. He stresses the importance of standard songs as the best vehicles for expression and improvisation.

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Hines discusses his own early classical training and how jazz players can benefit from a similar classical upbringing. He describes the first time he met Louis Armstrong, and he talks about the various groups he led over the years and his embracing of the bebop movement. Hines also describes his halcyon days in Chicago, how well he was treated by Al Capone, and how music should help people forget their troubles.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection comprises recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston. Recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston.Interview summaries written by staff member Ralph Rosen and edited by student assistants Drew Houser and Andrew Schroeder have been made available at the item-level for selected...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection comprises recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston. Recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers Norm Nathan's "Sounds in the Night" radio show, broadcast on WHDH in Boston.Interview summaries written by staff member Ralph Rosen and edited by student assistants Drew Houser and Andrew Schroeder have been made available at the item-level for selected...