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Frank Smith Collection Finding Aid (PDF) University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Biographical Sketch …………………………………………………………………… 2 Scope and Content …………………………………………………………………… 2 Series Notes …………………………………………………………………………… 3 Series I: Biographical Information …………………………………………………… 4 Series II: Correspondence …………………………………………………………… 4 Series III: Clippings …………………………………………………………………… 4 Series IV: Music Manuscripts …………………………………………………… 4 Series V: Memorabilia …………………………………………………………… 87 Series VI: Photographs …………………………………………………………… 88 MS289-Frank Smith Collection 1 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Frank Smith was born February 22, 1932, growing up in the neighborhood near the jazz district of 18th and Vine in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended elementary school at the Santa Monica School (later Hogan Prep Academy) and as a child was influenced by the artists who performed in the jazz venues in his area, such as Rusty Tucker. He attended R.T. Coles High School (later Lincoln Prep High School) where he played guitar with the school band and studied theory and composition with Mr. Leo Davis, the school’s band instructor. At the age of 17, Smith began studying piano. Although Clyde Washington mentored him, Smith was largely self-taught. Following high school, Frank Smith acquired his first job at the venue El Capitan and went on to form the Frank Smith Trio shortly thereafter. The Frank Smith Trio played in prominent Kansas City jazz venues such as the Playboy Club, The Alameda, The Mardi Gras, The Hyatt Regency, and City Light. Throughout his career, Smith worked with artists such as Anita O’Day, Coleman Hawkins, Miles Davis, and Clark Terry. He also wrote several jingles for Kansas City commercials. Furthermore, he toured in Tokyo, Japan, on several occasions where he grew to be a local favorite. Smith suffered a brain injury during a routine procedure in the early 1990s that he worked hard to overcome. His final performance was at the Rozzelle Court at the Nelson- Atkins art museum three weeks prior to his death on November 17, 1999. SCOPE AND CONTENT The Frank Smith Collection was donated to LaBudde Special Collections by Smith’s wife, Doreen Maronde, in January 2016. The collection contains materials related to the jazz pianist’s personal and professional life. Materials include photographs; awards, newspaper clippings and other publicity; and an array of printed and handwritten music. Much of the music consists of lead sheets of jazz standards arranged by Smith. CDs, as well as VHS and cassette tapes, from this collection are housed separately in the Marr Sound Archives. MS289-Frank Smith Collection 2 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION SERIES NOTES Series I: Biographical Information Series I is contained in Box 1, Folders 1-4. Folder 1 contains a program from Smith’s memorial service as well as the eulogy written by his wife, Doreen Maronde. Folder 2 contains Smith’s biography and résumé. Folder 3 contains samples of Smith’s business cards and stationery. Folder 4 contains biographies of the Frank Smith Trio members. Series II: Correspondence Series II is contained in Box 1, Folders 5 and 6, and consists of correspondence and ledgers. Series III: Clippings Series III is contained in Box 1, Folders 7-12. Folder 7 contains various awards and proclamations from the city of Kansas City, MO, and other organizations. Folder 8 contains various newspaper clippings about Smith. Folder 9 contains newspaper clippings and concert programs on musicians other than Frank Smith. Folder 10 contains three issues of JAM magazine from 1992 and 2010. Folder 11 contains miscellaneous newspaper clippings. Folder 12 contains various press releases about Smith and his music. Series IV: Music Manuscripts Series IV is contained in Boxes 2-15. It consists of hundreds of manuscripts, including lead sheets and compositions. The lead sheets consist of standard jazz tunes and handwritten lead sheets revised by Frank Smith. The compositions were written by Frank Smith. Manuscript sketch books are also included. Series V: Memorabilia Series V is contained in Boxes 17 and 18, with oversized material located in Map Drawer #53. This series contains programs from various performances of Frank Smith from the 1990s, including those related to the Kansas City Symphony, JCCC, Lincoln High School, the Jazz in the Park Festival and organizations like the Kansas City Jazz Commission. Series VI: Photographs Series VI is contained in Boxes 19-21. It consists of over 300 images in color and black-and- white formats, including Frank Smith’s publicity shots, performance photographs with various artists, and life pictures. The publicity shots consist of Smith’s professional portraits in both early (black-and-white) and late (color) period. The performance photographs document musical tours and venues, including his Tokyo trip in 1989. The life pictures include his family photos and images from his social life. Series VII: Audio/Visual Materials Series VII is made up of cassette tapes, CDs, and VHS tapes which are housed in the Marr Sound Archives. MS289-Frank Smith Collection 3 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description CONTAINER LIST SERIES I: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Box Folder Description 1 1 Memorial service program, eulogy by Doreen Maronde, and obituaries. 2 Biography and résumé 3 Business cards and stationery 4 Frank Smith Trio Biographies SERIES II: CORRESPONDENCE Box Folder Description 1 5 JCCC Foundation General Ledger (July 1, 2000 to Sep 30, 2000; Jul 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001; Feb 1, 2001 to Feb 28, 2001) 6 Correspondence 7 Letter from Philippe Chapon SERIES III: CLIPPINGS Box Folder Description 1 8 Awards and proclamations 9 Newspaper Articles about Frank Smith 10 Clippings and programs on other musicians 11 JAM Magazines: April/May 1992, April/May 2010, June/July 2010 12 Miscellaneous Information on Frank Smith’s Performances 13 Press Releases SERIES IV: MUSIC MANUSCRIPTS Box Folder Description A. COMPOSITIONS 2 1 List of Frank Smith Compositions 2 And Then I Wrote (1979; revised 9/14/1995) 11 Lead Sheets, 1 p. (21.6cm x 28cm) 1 Lead Sheet, 1 p. 3 Piano Parts, 4 pp. (21.6cm x 28cm) Unfinished draft in pen for piano, 1 p. (21.6cm x 28cm) String parts: 2 Violin 1—2 pp., Violin 2—2 pp., 2 Viola 1—2 pp., 3 Cello—2 pp. (21.6cm x 28cm) Photocopy of Lead Sheet, 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Published Lead Sheet, 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) MS289-Frank Smith Collection 4 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 2 3 Blues Sketches of Draft in Pencil and Pen, 4 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) 2 Photocopies of sketches, 5 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm). Includes: Serenade 4 Unfinished drafts of score in pen or photocopied, each 4 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) Lead sheet in pen, 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) String parts: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola 1, Cello 1, each 2 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) 4 The Blues Don’t Care (1989) 2 Lyric Sheets, each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 3 Lead Sheets in pen and pencil, each 1 p, (21.6cm x 28cm) 2 Lead Sheets with lyrics, each 2 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) 13 Lead sheets, each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 6 Lead sheets, each 2 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) 5 Children’s Conversation (1989) Performance sheet, 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Parts in Pen and Pencil: Alto Saxophone —1 p., Tenor Saxophone —1 p., Trumpet—1 p., Trombone—1 p., Piano—4 pp., Rhythm Changes 1—1 p., Rhythm Changes 2—1 p., Alternate Rhythm Changes—1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Photocopies of Parts: 2 Alto Saxophone —each 1 p., 3 Tenor Saxophone —each 1 p., 2 Trumpet—each 1 p., 2 Trombone—each 1 p., 3 Piano—each 4 pp., 7 Rhythm Changes 1—each 1 p., 3 Rhythm Changes 2—each 1 p., 6 Alternate Rhythm Changes—each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Published Parts: Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone—each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 2 Photocopies of Unknown Parts—each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 3 Photocopies of Melody and Countermelody—each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 6 Children’s Conversation, arranged by Dorothy Brown for Strings Sketches of Parts in Pen and Pencil: Violin 1—2 pp., Violin 2—2 pp., Viola 1—3 pp., Cello—3 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) Photocopies of sketches of parts: Viola 1—2 pp., 2 Cello 1—each 3 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) Full Score Bound, 6 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) Published parts: 2 Violin, 1 Violin 2, 2 Viola, 2 Cello—each 2 pp., (21.6cm x 28cm) 7 I Never Found Out 13 Photocopies of Lead Sheets, each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 2 Photocopies of Lead Sheet with Pencil Notes (w/ 2 Photocopies), each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) MS289-Frank Smith Collection 5 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 4 Photocopies of Wrong Melody Lead Sheets with Pen Notes, each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Edited Lead Sheet with Pencil Notes (w/ 3 Photocopies), each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Parts in Pencil: Alto Saxophone (w/ 3 Photocopies), Tenor Saxophone (w/ 3 Photocopies), Trumpet (w/ 3 Photocopies), Trombone (w/ 3 Photocopies), each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Parts Adapted from Lead Sheet: Bass Guitar and Piano, each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) Published Parts: C Score, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, each 1 p., (21.6cm x 28cm) 2 8 In Walked Dave (1989) 2
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