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John LaPorta papers, 1940-2004
The personal papers of American saxophonist, clarinetist, and educator John D. LaPorta (1920-2004), who taught at Berklee College of Music from 1959-1985. LaPorta's papers include published and unpublished compositions and arrangements, teaching materials, correspondence, clippings, programs, assorted writings, photographs, awards, and performance recordings collected by LaPorta over the course of his career as a performer and teacher.
Laurdine Kenneth (Pat) Patrick, Jr. papers, 1927-2012
The personal papers of American saxophonist, composer, and educator Laurdine Kenneth “Pat” Patrick, Jr. (1929-1991). Patrick’s papers include published and unpublished compositions and arrangements, teaching materials, correspondence, clippings, programs, and photographs that reflect Patrick’s career as a musician with Sun Ra’s Arkestra, a theatrical composer, and the leader of the Baritone Saxophone Retinue.
Norm Nathan interview collection, 1950s-1970s
Recordings of selected interviews with notable jazz performers from disc jockey and talk show host Norm Nathan's radio shows, primarily "Sounds in the Night," broadcast on WHDH in Boston.
Renick Ross papers, 1946-2022
The papers of American composer, poet, artist, and craftsman Renick E. Ross (1940-2012) primarily pertain to Ross’s composing activities between the 1960s and 2011. Materials primarily include unpublished manuscripts, unpublished sound recordings, and biographical material.
Woody Herman big band charts collection, 1946-1988
Collection of charts and scores used by Woody Herman and his various big bands, originally compiled by Woody Herman and later used, expanded, and maintained by the Berklee College of Music Ensemble department. Composers and arrangers include Alan Broadbent, Alf Clausen, Tony Klatka, and Dave Lalama, among others. Many of the charts in this collections are originals with added pencil annotations.