The New York Public Library Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound Guide to the Bill Spilka collection of jazz videorecordings [videorecording] *L (Special) 99-13 Processed by Ed Scarcelle. Summary Creator: Spilka, Bill Title: Bill Spilka collection of jazz videorecordings [videorecording] Source: Spilka, Bill, 06/23/1997 Abstract: This collection contains videotapes of live interviews and performances of the sidemen and women of the big bands of the 1930's, 40's and 50's. The videos were taped from 1988 to 2002. In addition to performances and interviews, there are videos of events from the New York Brass Conference for Scholarships, lectures from Arnold J. Smith's "Jazz Insights" series at the New School and memorial services for some of the musicians. Performers include Joe Battaglia, Ted Curson, Jim Lowe and Sam Ulano. Lecture topics include Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker. Access: Access to original items by permission only. Some items may be available as service copies. Other items which need preservation work may require advance notification for use. Refer to item descriptions in individual catalog records for more information. Conditions Governing Access: Users never directly handle video recordings. Listening selections are transmitted through a playback system. Conditions Governing Use: No copying of private, non-commercial material is allowed without the written permission of the proprietary rights holder. For further information contact the Curator, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. Preferred citation: *L (Special) 99-13, Bill Spilka Jazz Videorecording Collection, Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Processing note: Processed by Ed Scarcelle. Creator History Bill Spilka is a professional trombonist, bassist, and jazz researcher. He has played venues ranging i
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The New York Public LibraryRodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound
Guide to the
Bill Spilka collection of jazz videorecordings [videorecording]*L (Special) 99-13
Processed by Ed Scarcelle.
Summary
Creator: Spilka, Bill
Title: Bill Spilka collection of jazz videorecordings [videorecording]
Source: Spilka, Bill, 06/23/1997
Abstract: This collection contains videotapes of live interviews and performances of the sidemen andwomen of the big bands of the 1930's, 40's and 50's. The videos were taped from 1988 to 2002. Inaddition to performances and interviews, there are videos of events from the New York BrassConference for Scholarships, lectures from Arnold J. Smith's "Jazz Insights" series at the New Schooland memorial services for some of the musicians. Performers include Joe Battaglia, Ted Curson, JimLowe and Sam Ulano. Lecture topics include Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker.
Access: Access to original items by permission only. Some items may be available as service copies.Other items which need preservation work may require advance notification for use. Refer to itemdescriptions in individual catalog records for more information.
Conditions Governing Access: Users never directly handle video recordings. Listening selections are transmitted through a playbacksystem.
Conditions Governing Use: No copying of private, non-commercial material is allowed without thewritten permission of the proprietary rights holder. For further information contact the Curator, TheRodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
Preferred citation: *L (Special) 99-13, Bill Spilka Jazz Videorecording Collection, Rodgers andHammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Processing note: Processed by Ed Scarcelle.
Creator HistoryBill Spilka is a professional trombonist, bassist, and jazz researcher. He has played venues ranging
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from burlesque to the Newport & JVC Festivals. He leads his own Rowdy Rooters, the official band ofthe New York Rangers. He has also played with musicians such as Benny Goodman and LouisArmstrong.
He joined the photography staff of Metronome magazine in 1955, and over the years has doneassignments for The New York Times, Life, The New Yorker, Jazz Today, and many others. He is alsothe official photographer of the New York Brass Conference for Scholarships. He received a JazzFellowship Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to document on videotape the lives andperformances of the sidemen and women who made up the big jazz-oriented dance bands of the"Golden Age" (1935-45).
Scope and Content NoteThis collection contains videotapes of live interviews and performances of the sidemen and women ofthe big bands of the 1930's, 40's and 50's. The videos were taped from 1988 to 2002. In addition toperformances and interviews, there are videos of events from the New York Brass Conference forScholarships, lectures from Arnold J. Smith's Jazz Insights series at the New School, and memorialservices for some of the musicians.
Arrangement: The collection is divided into 5 series: I. Performances II. Interviews III. Memorialservices IV. Jazz Insights V. New York Brass Conference for Scholarships
Key Terms
SubjectsBig band musicJazzJazz -- InterviewsJazz musicians -- Interviews
NamesSpilka, BillArmstrong, Louis, 1901-1971Battaglia, JoeCurson, TedLowe, JimParker, Charlie, 1920-1955Ulano, Sam
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Container List
Performances.This series includes live performances in various venues.
This series is arranged alphabetically by main performer.
Performance / Al Shay Big Band,. June 24, 1993*LVH 2188 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performance at Walker Lake, Cliff House, NV.
Performance / All Leaders Big Band,. Dec. 3, 1996*LVH 1334 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performance at Moonlight Tango in Los Angeles, CA.
Performance / All night soul,. Oct. 11, 1998*LVH 2226 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Cunningham, Bob, 1934-Hewitt, FrankCelebration of the Rev. John Garcia Gensell, held at St. Peter's Church, NYC. Unidentifiedvocalist ; Frank Hewitt, piano ; Bob Cunningham, bass.
Performance / All night soul II,. Oct. 16, 1998*LVH 1909 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performed at St. Peter's Church, NYC.
Anders, GabriellaWith octet and Gabriella Anders. Performed at Grand Central Station, NYC.
Performance : Seranaders in Blue / Arnie Mig Big Band,. May 23, 2003*LVH 2185 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Referred to on video as the Arnie Mig Orchestra. Performance title from container. Concert inProspect Park, Brooklyn, New York.
Performance / Arnie Mig Big Band,. June 22, 2003*LVH 2225 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Concert at TJ Bentley's, Brooklyn, New York. Contents: Tape 1. Sets 1, 2, 3 -- Tape 2. Sets 4and 5.
Performance / Art Lillard's Heavenly Band,. Jan,12, 2003*LVH 2183 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Two Sets performed at the New Yorican Poet's Café, NYC. Group referred to as Art Lillard's BigBand on container.
Performance / Joe Battaglia,. November 4, 2000*LVH 1940 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)New York Big Band
With the New York Big Band. Performed at the Huntington Town House.
Performance / Joe Battaglia,. Dec. 31, 2000
*LVH 1893 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)New York Big Band
With the New York Big Band at Tavern on the Green, NYC.
Performance / Joe Battaglia,. Jan. 1, 2001
*LVH 1893 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)New York Big BandWith the New York Big Band at Tavern on the Green, NYC.
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Performance / Benny Waters Quartet,. Jan. 15, 1997*LVH 2196 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Danko, HaroldDe Faa, ChipDiCioccio, JustinSwartz, HarviePerformance at Manhattan School of Music. Celebrates Benny Water's 95th birthday.WithHarold Danko, Chip De Faa,, Justin DiCioccio, and Harvie Swartz.
Performance / Bill Mobley's "Mob Scene" Jazz Orchestra,. Oct. 3, 1997*LVH 2198 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Brandford, JimGordon, John, 1939-Hawkes,WalterHollaran, PatKirkland, DaleLee, Mike,saxophonistMcGowan, MarkNewman, TimOwens, JohnBill Mobley's Big BandPerformance at Swing 46, NYC. Performers are Mike Lee, sax ; Jim Brandford, sax ; PatienceHiggins, sax ; Tim Otto, piano ; Michael Weiss, piano ; Ben Allison, bass ; Elliott Zigmund,drums ; Andy Gravish, trumpet ; John Owens, trumpet ; Mark McGowan, trumpet ; DaleKirkland, trombone, Pat Hollaran, trombone ; Tim Newman, trombone ; Walter Hawkes,trombone.
Performance / Bill Warfield Big Band,. Apr. 19, 1994*LVH 2199 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performance of Bill Warfield Big Band at Metropolis, NYC. Contains portion of concert given byEric Felton and Jimmy Knepper at the Blue Note, NYC.
Performance / Eddie Bert,. May 15, 2002*LVH 2189 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Gordon,WycliffePowell, BennySchoenberg, Loren, 1958-Terry, ClarkeGeorge Gee Big BandTape 1. Rehearsal -- Tape 2. with the George Gee Big Band, Wyclyffe Gordon, Benny Powell,Clarke Terry, Loren Schoenberg, and others. "Eddie Bert Returns to Town Hall" -- label on tape.
Performance / Anthony Cappo,. Dec. 7, 1999*LVH 2022 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Cotton, HaimKolesnik, DmitriHaim Cotton, piano ; Dmitri Kolesnik, bass. Performed at Danny's Skylight Room, NYC.
Performance / Ted Curson,. Dec. 18, 1995*LVH 1910 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Spirit of Life EnsembleWith the Spirit of Life Ensemble. Performed at Sweet Basil.
Performance / David Aaron Big Band,. May 25, 1994*LVH 1338Performance at The Big Red Blacer [i.e. Blazer?] Too.
Performance / Justin DiCioccio,. Oct. 31, 2002*LVH 2204 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)With the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra
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Performance / Dom Critelli's Rhythm Reeds Brass Big Band,. Mar. 21, 2002*LVH 2208 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Critelli's Big Band performs at P.S. 14, in Queens, NY.
Performances. (cont.)
Performance / Mike Fahn,. Jan. 14, 1999*LVH 1915 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performed at Detour, 349 E. 13th St., NYC. Mike Fahn, trombone.
Performance / Mike Fahn. Apr. 13, 2001*LVH 2210 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Rick Margitza QuintetPerformed at Detour, 349 E. 13th St., NYC. Mike Fahn, trombone ; with the Rick MargitzaQuintet.
Performance / Felix and the Cats Octet,. Mar. 27, 2002*LVH 2209 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performance at Swing 46, 349 W 46th St., NYC. Performer: Felix Endico.
Performance / Leonard Garment,. Mar. 18, 1997*LVH 1897 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Hampton, LionelSchoenberg, Loren, 1958-Chaisson, WarrenEagle, JackAllen, DavidTate,GradyJerome, Henry"Book party" at the Village Gate on W. 52nd St., NYC. With Lionel Hampton, LorenSchoenberg, Warren Chaisson, Jack Eagle, David Allen, Grady Tate, Henry Jerome andothers.
Performance / Gary Wofsey and his Jazz Orchestra,. Jan. 11, 2000
*LVH 2202 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Allen, JillBliefus, SteveBrown,GaryDonato, RickGwardyak,WaltHaggerty, TimHines, JohnKarlic,ChrisLyons, CliffOwens, JohnSillery, LiamStepton, RickWofsey, GaryWofsey and Orchestra perform at the Eastern Middle School, Greenwich, CT. Performers: JohnHines, trumpet ; John Owens, trumpet ; Liam Sillery, trumpet ; Rick Stepton, trombone ; SteveBliefus, trombone ; Tim Haggerty, trombone ; Gary Brown, trombone, Cliff Lyons, trombone ;Chris Karlic, trombone ; Walt Gwardyak, piano ; Jill Allen, bass ; Rick Donato, drums ; GaryWofsey, trumpet, flugelhorn, and mellophonium. Contents: Tape 1. Pre-concert class anddemo, with student musicians at the Eastern Middle School, Greenwich, CT. -- Tape 2.Performance.
Performance / George Masso Quintet,. Feb. 18, 1990*LVH 2203 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Allen, HarryCocuzzo, JoeCrow, BillFreidman, DonMasso, George"Fugowee's Jazz Club presents"--title screen.With George Masso, trombone ; Harry Allen,tenor saxophone ; Don Freidman, piano ; Joe Cocuzzo, drums ; and Bill Crow, bass.
Performance : Jazz Gumbo / Gulf Coast Jazz Society,. Jan. 27, 2003*LVH 2228 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)2nd "Jazz Gumbo" concert and annual meeting of the Gulf Coast Jazz Society.--Video. A saluteto the vibraphone. Recorded at Sevelli's, Panama City, Florida on Jan. 27, 2003. Performersinclude: Bob Tyler, piano ; Dave Fontapias, bass ; Bill Kent, drums, Fran Tyler, vocals ; ArtWong, saxophone ; John Furbish, saxophone ; Bill Spilka, trombone ; Dick Leatherby,vibraphone. Performers and title information from viewing of videocassette.
Performance / Howard Prince Quintet,. Nov. 18, 1994
Performance / Howard Prince Septet,. Mar. 21, 1994*LVH 1336 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Prince, HowardOn container "II".
Performance / Howard Prince Sextet,. Oct. 27, 1995*LVH 1333 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Prince, HowardPerformance at Birdland.
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Performance / Internatonal Dues Band,. Dec. 9, 1995*LVH 2184 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Wilson, Phil, trombonistDate from video title screen: Dec. 9, 1995 ; container lists performance date as 1997.Performed at the Berklee School of Music Performance Center. Concert honoring Phil Wilson.
Performances. (cont.)
Workshop / International Trombone Assocoation ,. May 31, 1995*LVH 2224 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Note on container indicates this is tape no. 2. Tape no. 1 has not been located. Includesfootage of a rehearsal with Angela Wellman, trombone, and Phil Wilson, piano. ITA workshoprehearsal with Bill Holman, Bill Watrous, Jiggs Whigham, Ian McDougall and Carl Fontana.
Performance : Jazz Vespers / Linda Ipanema,. Nov. 19, 2000*LVH 2024 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)"Jazz Vespers" performed at St. Peter's Church, NYC.
Performance : Jazz Vespers, the Sacred Music of Duke Ellington,. Oct. 20,2002*LVH 2197 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Dorsey, LeonEllington, Duke, 1899-1974Knight, DanOwens, JimmyTullsteed, JannaJazz Vespers at St. Peter's, NYC. Performers : Rev. Janna Tullsteed ; Leon Dorsey, bass ;Jimmy Owens, flugelehorn ; and Dan Knight, piano.
Performance / Demetrious Kastaris,. June 26, 1993*LVH 1926 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Roditi, ClaudioTurre, SteveLatin Jazz CoalitionWith the Latin Jazz Coalition featuring Claudio Roditi and Steve Turre. (Second camera)
Performance / Lahti Big Band,. June 15, 1998*LVH 2025 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Shaw, Artie, 1910-2004Band plays early Artie Shaw arrangements at Swing 46, NYC.
Performance / Larry Gillespie Big Band,. Nov. 19, 1996*LVH 1326 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Gillespie, Larry
Performance / Jane Jarvis ; Benny Powell,. Sept. 12, 2002*LVH 2231 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Jarvis, JanePowell, BennyMay, Earl, 1927-2008Williams, Jackie"Record Party at Cobi's Place"--container. Performers: Benny Powell, trombone, vocals ; JaneJarvis, piano ; Earl May, bass ; Jackie Williams, drums.
Performance / John Fedchock Big Band,. Oct 15, 1995*LVH 2215 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Fedchock, JohnJohn Fedchock New York Big BandPerformed at Visiones, New York, 125 MacDougall St., NYC. Tape includes: Fedchock BigBand at Visiones, NYC., and Life magazine "Jazz Shoot" at Silvercup Studios, 3402 Starr Ave,Long Island City, NY. The Jazz Shoot was "an attempt to re-create the "a great day in Harlem"photo shoot"--accompanying matter.
Lucie, LawrenceSpilka, BillSmulyan, GaryKoffler, Jerry"New Years Day Party jam session"--container. Performers: Gary Smulyan ; Bill Spilka ; LarryLucie.
Performance / Barbara Lea,. May 23, 2003
*LVH 2195 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Lea performs at Upstairs at Red, in NYC.
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Performance / Barbara Lea,. May 30, 2003*LVH 2193 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Lea performs at Upstairs at Red, in NYC.
Performances. (cont.)
Performance / Barbara Lea,. May 31, 2003*LVH 2194 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Lea performs at Upstairs at Red, in NYC.
Performance / Barbara Lea,. Oct 11, 2003*LVH 2190 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Lea performs at Judy's in Brooklyn, NY.
Performance / Life Shoot,. Oct. 17, 1995*LVH 2215 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)John Fedchock Big BandAt Silvercup Studios, 3402 Starr Ave, Long Island City NY. Tape also contains performance byJohn Fedchock Big Band, at Visiones, NYC. The Jazz Shoot was "an attempt to re-create the"a great day in Harlem" photo shoot"--accompanying matter.
Performance / Jim Lowe,. Oct. 11, 2000*LVH 1990 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Jim Lowe & company (Radio program)McNichols, BruceSmith Street Society Jazz BandJim Lowe's radio show taped in front of a live audience. The house band is Bruce McNichols &his Smith Street Society Jazz Band.
Jim Lowe & company (Radio program)McNichols, BruceSmith Street Society Jazz BandJim Lowe's radio show taped before a live audience. The house band is Bruce McNichols andhis Smith Street Society Jazz Band.
Performance / Jim Lowe,. Jan. 10, 2001
*LVH 1923 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Jim Lowe & company (Radio program)Lowe, JimTorme, Steve March
Jim Lowe, piano, host ; Steve March Torme, singer. Videorecording of a broadcast of Lowe'sradio show.
Performance / Jim Lowe,. Apr. 11, 2001*LVH 1954 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Jim Lowe & company (Radio program)Larosa, JuliusWhiting, MargaretBudd, JulieWilson,JulieSmith Street Society Jazz Band
Jim Lowe's radio show featuring Julius LaRosa, Margaret Whiting, Julie Budd, Julie Wilson,Smith Street Society and others.
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Performance / Jim Lowe,. Dec. 12, 2001*LVH 1960 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Jim Lowe & company (Radio program)Postillio, TomWhite, RonnieCole, HillaryVerPlanck,MarleneLarosa, JuliusMason, KarenAllen, DavidPartridge, SarahRosene, BarbaraJim Lowe radio show featuring Tom Postillio, Ronnie White, Hillary Cole, Marlene VerPlanck,Julius LaRosa, Karen Mason, David Allen, Sarah Partidge and Barbara Rosene.
Performances. (cont.)
Performance / Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Band,. Oct. 16,2003*LVH 2204 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Herwig, ConradManhattan School of Music (New York, N.Y.). Jazz EnsembleWith Conrad Herwig.
Performance / Manhattan School of Music Latin Jazz Orchestra,. Oct. 17, 2002*LVH 2229 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)O'Farrill, ArturoSanabria, BobbyManhattan School of Music (New York, N.Y.). Jazz EnsembleDirected by Bobby Sanabria ; featuring Arturo O'Farrill. Tape 1 contains rehearsal footage anda sound check. Tape 2 contains concert footage.
Performance : Music of Billy Byers / Manhattan School of Music JazzOrchestra,. Oct. 31, 2002*LVH 2201 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)DiCioccio, JustinByers, Billy, 1927-1996Manhattan School of Music (New York, N.Y.). JazzEnsembleDirected by Justin DiCioccio. Video contains rehearsal of performance entitled: "Music of BillyByers".
Performance : Cuban Fire / Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra,. Apr.30, 1996*LVH 2207 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Lovano, JoeSilvano, JudiManhattan School of Music (New York, N.Y.). Jazz EnsembleProgram entitled "Cuban Fire"-- label. Directed by Justin DiCioccio. Featuring Joe Lovano andJudi Silvano.
Performance / Manhattan School of Music Jazz Philharmonic,. Oct. 17, 2001*LVH 1961 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Evans, GilEvans, MilesLiebman, DaveManhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra.ManhattanSchool of Music (New York, N.Y.). Jazz EnsembleTribute to Gil Evans. With Miles Evans and Dave Leibman.
Performance : Frankie Manning's 88th Birthday / Frank Foster and GeorgeGee,. May 25, 2002
*LVH 2227 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Recorded at the Roseland Ballroom. Performers: Swing Plus Dance Band ; Frank Foster,saxophone ; Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra ; George Gee, dir. ; Ron Sunshine ; LanceBryant, saxaphone. Performer information from accompanying material. Note on tape 1 labellists name: Frank Wess. Audio and image erratic at times.
Performance : Earl May's 75th birthday,. Sep. 15, 2002*LVH 2214 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Powell, BennySchaap, PhilWilliams, JackieMay's 75th birthday celebration. Hosted by Phil Schaap. Performance takes place at St. Peter'sChurch, NYC. With Jane Jarvis, piano ; Jackie Williams, drums ; Benny Powell, trombone.May's wife Lee makes a speech.
Performance / Matt Haviland Quintet,. Mar. 10, 1994
Performed at Bongo's On the Beach, Bradenton, FLA.
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Performance / Bill Moriarity,. Mar. 24, 1996*LVH 1951 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Alessi, JosephBrevig, PerNew York PhilharmonicMoriarity and Joe Alessi with members of the New York Philharmonic. Salute to Per Brevig.
Performances. (cont.)
Performance / Ann Marie Moss,. Oct. 27, 2001*LVH 1955 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performed at Birdland, NYC.
Performance / New York Big Band,. Jan. 31, 1997*LVH 1327 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Performance / New York Big Band,. Jan. 31, 1997*LVH 1329 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Sets 1 2.
Performance / New York Big Band,. Feb. 15, 1997*LVH 1331*LVH 1332 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Performance at The Supper Club.
Performance / New York Jazz Flutet,. Dec. 30, 2003*LVH 2216 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performance a the Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St., NYC.
Performance / Harold Ousley,. Apr. 8, 2000*LVH 2009 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Brice, PercyPayne, CarvilTribute to Percy Brice and Cavril Payne.
Wyands, RichardPizzarelli, BuckyO'Leary, PatMackrel, DennisRobison, ScottWith Scott Robison, saxophone ; Richard Wyands, Bucky Pizzarelli, Pat O'Leary and DennisMackrel. Performed at Birdland.
12th annual party for Zoot performed at Ninno's Restaurant, W 13th St., NYC.
Performance / David Taylor,. Nov. 14, 1999*LVH 1921 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Mannes School of Music"Trombone Day" at the Mannes School of Music, NYC. 2 parts.
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Performance / David Taylor,. Jan. 14, 2001*LVH 1905 (4 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Mannes School of Music"Trombone Day" at the Mannes School of Music. 4 parts.
Performances. (cont.)
Performance / Sam Ulano,. May 18, 1997*LVH 1916 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Bourbon Street StompersSam Ulano and his Bourbon Street Stompers perform at the Red Blazer Too, W. 46th St, NYC.
Performance / Sam Ulano,. Sep. 24, 1998*LVH 2025 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Taped at Mr. Babbington's.
Performance / Sam Ulano,. Oct. 16, 1998*LVH 1909 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Spilka, BillEdmonds, DonLitton, CharlesPerformed at Red Blazer Hideaway, W. 37th St., NYC. With trio featuring Bill Spilka and DonEdmonds with Charles Litton.
Performance / Sam Ulano,. Nov. 8, 1998*LVH 2232 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Ulano, SamSpilka, BillOlin, TomHalsey, JohnBourbon Street StompersSam Ulano's Bourbon Street Stompers recorded at the Red Blazer Hideaway. Performers: SamUlano, drums ; Bill Spilka, trombone, Tom Olin, saxophone, John Halsey, piano.
Performance / Warren Vache,. May 20, 1994*LVH 1945 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Puma, JoeWall, MurrayWith Joe Puma and Murray Wall. Performed at Dockside, Tarrytown, NY.
Arnold, HubertLoehrke, JohnPerformance at La Belle Epoch, NYC, with Tex Arnold, piano and John Loehrke, bass.
Performance / Jens Wendelboe,. Nov. 12, 2001*LVH 1937 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Crazy Energy Big BandWith his Crazy Energy Big Band.
Performance / Scott Whitfield,. Dec. 8, 1997*LVH 1928 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Wess, FrankWith his quintet featuring Frank Wess at Birdland, NYC.
Performance / Scott Whitfield,. Nov. 12, 2001*LVH 1929 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)With big band at Birdland, NYC.
*LVH 1946 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)With big band. Performed at the C-Note, NYC.
Performance / Sol Yaged,. Apr. 16, 1996*LVH 1337 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Performance at Birdland.
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Performance / Sol Yaged,. Dec. 23, 2000*LVH 1948 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Spilka, BillRoss, HankGaskin, LeonardLittle, SteveFeaturing Bill Spilka, Hank Ross, Steve Little and Leonard Gaskin. Performed at The Hideaway,W. 37th ST., NYC.
Performances. (cont.)
Performance / Sol Yaged,. Jan. 13, 2001*LVH 1949 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Spilka, BillRoss, HankGaskin, LeonardLittle, SteveFeaturing Bill Spilka, Hank Ross, Steve Little and Leonard Gaskin. Performed at The Hideaway,W. 37th St., NYC.
Rehearsal / Wayne Andre,. Mar. 13, 2001*LVH 1925 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Rehearsal / Wayne Andre,. Mar. 22, 2001*LVH 1925 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Television Performance / Ed Easton,. May 16, 2000*LVH 2213 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Segement from "Straight Ahead", hosted by Ken West. Performance from Adelle's Restaurant,Reno, NV. Aired on KUNR, Reno, NV.
Interviews.This series is arranged alphabetically by interviewee.
Interview / David Allyn,. Aug. 11, 1992*LVH 2030 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Interview / Al Porcino Nov. 11, 2002-Nov. 17, 2002*LVH 2108 (11 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Tapes 8 and 9 feature a discussion between Bill Spilka, Al Porcino, Al Stewart, Sam Switzer,Hal Wegbreit, and Ellen LaFurn (11/17/2002).
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Interview / Red Press,. May 31, 1994*LVH *2105 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Interviews. (cont.)
Interview / Bobby Pring,. Mar. 15, 2003*LVH 2106 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Memorial Services.Many of the services include performances by the band associated with the person beingmemorialized.
This series is arranged alphabetically by person being memorialized.
Memorial Service / Manny Albam,. Nov. 14, 2001*LVH 1892 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Albam, MannyAbene, MikeBrookmeyer, Bob, 1929-2011Hall, Jim, 1930-2013Oats,DickMarano, NancyVanguard Jazz OrchestraHeld at St. Peter's Church, NYC. With the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Mike Abene, BobBrookmeyer, Jim Hall, Dick Oats, Nancy Marano and others. Tape 1 contains a sound checkand the end of the service. The memorial service begins on tape 2, and is concluded on tape 1after the sound check.
Memorial Service / Edmund Anderson,. Sep. 14, 2002
*LVH 2125 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Anderson, Ed, 1912-2002DeRose, DenaLea, BarbaraSudhalter, Richard M.Alden,HowardEcklund, PeterGordon, JoeKatz, DickMemorial Service for Edmund Anderson. Held at St. Peter's Church, NYC Various speakers,with vocal performances by Dena DeRose, Barbara Lea, Dick Sudhalter, and instrumentalperformance by Howard Alden, Peter Ecklund, Joe Gordon, and Dick Katz.
Memorial / Benny Carter,. Sep. 15, 2003*LVH 2205 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Carter, BennyKennedy, Joe, Jr. violinistWilder, JoeWilliams, James, 1951-2004Service for Carter at St. Peter's Church, NYC. Video not recorded in Hi-Fi. Performers includeJames Williams, piano ; James Horton, viola ; and Joe Kennedy, Jr., violinist. Ed Jergen, host.
Memorial Services / Stan Free,. Dec. 6, 1995*LVH 2126 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Free, StanGershwin, AlanHinckle, IanHinton, MiltWilkins, JackMemorial Service for Stan Free. Held at Metropolitan Synagogue, NYC Includes a presentationby Alan Gershwin, among others. Performances by Milt Hinton, bass and Jack Wilkins, guitar,among others. Benefit event for the Musician's Emergency Fund.
Memorial service / Jonah Jones,. June 4, 2000*LVH 2023 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Service held at St. Peter's Church, NYC.
Memorial Service / Jimmy Knepper,. Nov. 9, 2003*LVH 2127 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Knepper, Jimmy, b. 1927-Burtis, SamKatz, DickSchaap, PhilMemorial Service for Knepper held at St. Peter's Church, New York City. Various speakers,including speech by Phil Schaap. Performances by Sam Burtis and Dick Katz, among others.
Memorial Service / Herbie Mann,. Oct. 28, 2003*LVH 2128 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Mann, Herbie, 1930-2003Ertegun, Ahmet M.Humphrey, Bobbi.Johnson, Marcus,pianistJohnson, SyTravis, PhilWilliams, BuddyService for Herbie Mann. Held at St. Peter's Church, NYC. Various speakers including AhmetM. Ertegun and Sy Johnson. Performances by Marcus Johnson, Phil Travis, Bobbi Humphrey,and Buddy Williams, among others.
Memorial service / Allen Ostrander,. May 14, 1995*LVH 1894 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
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Memorial service / Barry Rogers,. Apr. 1, 2000*LVH 1901 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Memorial Services. (cont.)
Memorial service / Sal Salvador,. Dec. 5, 1999*LVH 1939 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Salvador, SalHeld at St. Peter's Church, NYC.
Memorial service / Al Sears.*LVH 1922 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Duke Ellington OrchestraFuneral service for Al Sears, saxophonist in the Duke Ellington Orchestra. [Held at St. Peter'sChurch, NYC]
Memorial service / Slam Stewart,. Sept. 7, 1988*LVH 1912 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Chertock, Dave"Film appearances - Coll. Dave Chertock."
Memorial Service / Edwin "Schubie" Swanston,. Sep. 28, 2003
*LVH (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Swanston, EdwinHarlem Blues and Jazz BandService for Edwin "Schubie" Swanston. Held at St. Peter's Church, NYC. Performance by theHarlem Blues and Jazz Band and guests.
Memorial Service / Bross Townsend,. Oct. 19, 2003*LVH 2130 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Townsend, BrossBobulinski, GregCornell, SelmaCunningham, Bob, 1934-Lovell, YvettePierre,DevonPowell, Benny, Performer.Service for Bross Townsend. Held at St. Peter's Church, NYC. Various speakers includingSelma Cornell and Yvette Lovell. Performances by Greg Bobulinski, Devon Pierre, BerniePowell, Bob Cunningham, among others.
Memorial Service / Ken Woods,. Oct. 19, 2002*LVH 2131 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Woods, KenKerchoff, PeterPerry, Rich, 1955-Reid, RufusSmith, Warren, 1934-Various speakers including Ruffus Reid and Peter Kerchoff Performers: Rufus Reid ; WarrenSmith ; and Rich Perry, among others.
Memorial service / Stanley Turrentine,. Oct. 19, 2000*LVH 1984 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)
Jazz Insights.Video recordings of the series of lectures hosted by Arnold J. Smith at the New School.Performances are often part of the lecture.
This series is arranged alphabetically by speaker.
Solo vocalist Bey talks about Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Horace Silver, among others.
Lecture / John Blowers,. Nov. 28, 2000*LVH 2016 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Blowers talks about Louis Armstrong.
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Lecture / Betty Carter,. Nov. 17,1998*LVH 2140 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Hicks, JohnLundy, ChrisWashington, KennyJohn Hicks, piano ; Chris Lundy, bass ; and Kenny Washington, drums. Participants talk aboutBetty Carter. Video performance excerpts are shown as part of the lecture.
Jazz Insights. (cont.)
Lecture / Bob Cranshaw,. *LVH 2133, Mar. 9, 2004 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ;1/2 in.)Cranshaw discusses his career as a bass player.
Lecture / Bill Crow,. Sep. 30, 2003*LVH 2141 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Crow discusses his career as a bass player and author.
*LVH 2020 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Parker, CharlieDodgion talks about Charlie Parker.
Lecture / Leonard Gaskin,. Oct. 27,1998*LVH 2137 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Parker, Charlie
Gaskin talks about playing with Charlie Parker.
Lecture / Gary Giddens,. June 5, 2001*LVH 1953 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Ward, GeoffreyGiddens and Geoffrey Ward talk about writing jazz books and scripts.
Lecture / James Spaulding,. Sep. 26, 2000*LVH 2011 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Parker, CharlieBen Ayala, IsaacSpaulding talks about Charlie Parker. Includes Isaac Ben Ayala, accompanist.
Lecture / Sue Terry,. Oct. 3, 2000*LVH 2012 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Parker, CharlieTerry talks about Charlie Parker.
Interview / Marlene VerPlanck,. Apr. 25, 2000*LVH 2026 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)InterviewVerPlanck, J. Billy (John Billy), 1930-With Billy VerPlanck.
Lecture / Roseanna Vitro,. Apr. 11, 2000*LVH 2174 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Roseanna Vitro talks about her career as a vocalist.
Performance / Michael Wolff,. Dec. 18, 2001
*LVH 1896 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Shank, KendraFoster, Alex"The art of accompaniment." With Kendra Shank, vocalist and Alex Foster, saxophone.
New York Brass Conference for Scholarships.Includes master classes and performances held during the conferences.
This series is arranged chronologically by conference year, then by performer or title.
1996
Performance / Joe Shepley,. Mar. 22, 1996*LVH 1900 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Bert, EddieSalvador, SalTribute to Joe Shepley, with Eddie Bert, Sal Salvador and others.
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Performance / Don Butterfield,. Mar. 22, 1996*LVH 1906 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Plsek, ThomasWilson, PhilEcklund, PeterSpilka, BillShane, MarkUlano, SamBare Bones with Phil Wilson and Tom Plsek ; NYBC pickup band (Peter Eckland, Bill Spilka,Mark Shane, Don Butterfield and Sam Ulano)
1996 (cont.)New York Brass Conference for Scholarships. (cont.)
Performance / Lew Anderson,. Mar. 26, 1996*LVH 1936 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)With big band.
Performance / Chuck Mangione,. Mar. 28, 1998*LVH 1918 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Rehearsal and concert with large orchestra. Includes sound check.
Performance / Sam Ulano,. Mar. 31, 2000*LVH 1907 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Schoenberg, Loren, 1958-New School Ellington EnsembleBourbon Street StompersWith the Bourbon Street Stompers, Loren Schoenberg and the New School EllingtonEnsemble.
Master class / Peter Ecklund,. Mar. 30, 2001*LVH 2177 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971Ecklund talks about the traditions and history of the trumpet, and Louis Armstrong's influenceon jazz musicians.
Performance / Wayne Goodman,. Mar. 30, 2001*LVH 1919 (1 videocassette (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Morton, Jelly RollBolden, Buddy, 1877-1931Original Creole OrchestraThe music of Jelly Roll Morton and Buddy Bolden. With Goodman and his New Orleans JazzBand. Some Eddie Allen at end.
2002
Performance : 30th Anniversary Celebration,. Apr. 12, 2002*LVH 2175 (2 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)30th Anniversary of the New York Brass Conference for Scholarships. Tape 1. Art Baron'sHarmonious Remedy Brass Band ; Peter Gordon's "French Toast" ; MSM [i.e. ManhattanSchool of Music?] Brass ; Lew Andeson's All-American Big Band -- Tape 2. Lew Anderson'sAll-American Band (continued) ; Rich Szabo Jazz Orchestra ; Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet ;Tom Marriott.Tape 1. Art Baron's Harmonious Remedy Brass Band ; Peter Gordon's "FrenchToast" ; MSM [i.e. Manhattan School of Music?] Brass ; Lew Andeson's All-American BigBand -- Tape 2. Lew Anderson's All-American Band (continued) ; Rich Szabo Jazz Orchestra; Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet ; Tom Marriott.
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2003
New York Brass Conference for Scholarships. (cont.)
Performances / New York Brass Conference for Scholarships,. Apr 11, 2003*LVH 2178 (5 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Armenteros, ChocolateButterfield, DonKabir, OmarWein, GeorgeDon Fedcock BigBandMarriott BrothersMeridian BrassPurchase BrassSymphonic Brass AllianceTape 1. Lecture: Don Butterfield ; Dave Uber ; Dom Spera on "How to be an Effective BrassTeacher" -- Tape 2. Don Fedcock Big Band ; Omar Kabir ; Marriott Brothers (part 1) -- Tape 3.Mariott Brothers (part 2) ; Meridian Brass ; Symphonic Brass Alliance -- Tape 4. Carl Fischer ;Salute to Chocolate Amenteros ( part 2) ; Purchase Brass -- Tape 5. Tribute to George Wein(continued on tape 3, after Carl Fischer). To view part 1 of the "Salute to ChocolateArmenteros", see *LVH 2176, tape 4.Tape 3 of this set is blank.
Performances / New York Brass Conference for Scholarships,. Apr. 12, 2003*LVH 2176 (4 videocassettes (VHS) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.)Andre, WayneArmenteros, ChocolateBattaglia, JosephGollehon, Mac, 1956-James, Harry,1916-Stewart, Bob, 1945-Extension EnsembleFunk PhilharmonicJim Pugh and EijiroNakagawa QuintetNew York Big BandTape 1. Extension Ensemble ; Funk Philharmonic ; Bob Stewart, tuba -- Tape 2. Jim Pughand Eijiro Nakagawa Quintet ; Julliard Ensemble -- Tape 3. New York Big Band ; featuringWayne Andre, trombone ; Mac Gollehon, trumpet ; Joe Battaglia, conductor -- Tape 4. Saluteto Chocolate Armenteros (part 1). Tape 3 includes a tribute to Harry James. For part 2 of the"Salute to Chocolate Armenteros", see *LVH 2178, tape 4.
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