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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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Guitarist Byrd talks about his being unfairly categorized as a “strictly jazz” musician. He discusses in great detail his latest project, composing for a musical. He also mentions his latest album.

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Desmond discusses his experience as a vocalist for the Glenn Miller band. He describes the performance schedule and Miller’s leadership, and mentions how Miller produces his band’s unique sound. He then discusses his work in music theater.

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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Charles discusses The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” rhythm and blues on the radio, and politics.

Lewis discusses his latest release, “Maiden Voyage” and his soon-to-be-released album featuring his trio and a symphony orchestra. Lewis says that he only performs in a few select clubs, and he prefers concert hall venues.

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Hibbler talks about his biggest hit songs such as “Unchained Melody” and “11th Hour” and his time spent with Duke Ellington. He discusses recording for Frank Sinatra’s label, Reprise, and he praises Sinatra for his artistic freedom. He feels that the current crop of singers can’t sing blues like the older generation, with the exception of Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and Kay Starr.

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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Atlantic City, NJ, native Helen Forrest details her experience as a big band vocalist with Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Harry James. She discusses her method of singing with Harry James, and gives insight to traveling with these bands.