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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biographical Sketch …………………………………………………………………… 2
Scope and Content …………………………………………………………………… 3
Series Notes …………………………………………………………………………… 4
Series I: Biographical …………………………………………………………………… 7
Series II: Correspondence …………………………………………………………… 7
Series III: Professional …………………………………………………………… 7
Series IV: Publicity …………………………………………………………………… 7
Series V: Programs …………………………………………………………………… 9
Series VI: Journals / Bulletins / Newsletters …………………………………………… 9
Series VII: Miscellaneous …………………………………………………………… 10
Series VIII: News Clippings …………………………………………………………… 11
Series IX: Artwork / Graphics …………………………………………………… 11
Series X: Posters …………………………………………………………………… 12
Series XI: Memorabilia/Ephemera …………………………………………………… 13
Series XII: Photographs …………………………………………………………… 13
Addendum
Series XIII: Correspondence …………………………………………………… 14
Series XIV: Miscellaneous …………………………………………………… 14
Series XV: Music Manuscripts …………………………………………… 15
Series XVI: Poems and Lyrics …………………………………………… 37
Series XVII: Works for the Stage and Show Books …………………………… 38
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Born November 14, 1954, singer and percussionist David Basse is one of Kansas City’s best- known contemporary jazz artists. Basse’s musical idols growing up included icons Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Cream and the Beatles. He also developed an affinity for the jump blues, an up-tempo flavor of music personified by small groups featuring horns. But when Basse saw the superbly crafted talents of jazz artists Jay McShann and Claude “Fiddler” Williams at the Kansas State Fair, he saw his future flash before him.
Basse hosts the award-winning Jazz Scene Saturdays on Kansas Public Radio where he features new releases, classic jazz and information about area jazz concerts, festivals and performances. Guests have included Pat Metheny, Marian McPartland, Ramsey Lewis and Chick Corea, and even special visits from the big bands of KU and UMKC.
Basse lived in Los Angeles during most of the 1990s and relocated to Kansas City for the quality of life. He also wanted to return to the roots of the Kansas City sound and immerse himself in the very fabric of the local jazz scene and the artistic climate Kansas City offers to serious musicians like himself.
Basse is an ardent preserver and promoter of Kansas City’s legendary and illustrious musical history through his work with the Mutual Musicians Foundation, located in the heart of the historic 18th and Vine district.
Source: Excerpts taken from Kimberly Stern’s article in the 435 South magazine of Johnson County.
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SCOPE AND CONTENT
The David Basse Collection was a gift to the University Libraries from David Basse in January 2010. Materials date from 1954-2010, with the bulk of materials ranging from 1990-2009. The collection includes items mostly related to Basse’s musical career, but also contains some personal ephemera. The jewel of the collection lies within the plethora of photographic images which document Basse’s musical career, dating back to the early 1970s. Also noteworthy are the numerous posters which document the evolution of Basse’s talents.
In August 2010 and August 2011 and March 2014, Basse donated additional materials including his personal music manuscripts, as well as works for stage and show books, to enhance the existing collection. Also included are more correspondence, contracts, photographs and promotional ephemera. Various copies of JAM magazine were catalogued and incorporated into the department’s periodical collection. One shining star that accompanied the additional materials is the correspondence with Nan Hill, a Lawrence, Kansas, dynamo with unfettered knowledge of the blues and jazz world. She was a staunch listener of Kansas Public Radio where David Basse served as disc jockey. She would compose her letters as she listened to Basse’s show and critique his programs as she felt she needed to. This jazz aficionada took her job as Basse’s appointed co-pilot seriously. To read the thoughts she has penned to paper is to be drawn into her world and experience only what she could.
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SERIES NOTES
Series I: Biographical Series I is located in box 1, folder 1, and box 6, folder 1; and contains biographical information pertaining to Basse and the City Light Orchestra.
Series II: Correspondence Series II is located in box 1, folders 2-7; and contains general correspondence, thank you cards, invitations, and miscellaneous correspondence such as postcards, note cards and greeting cards. See also Addendum: Series XIII for additional correspondence, especially between Basse and Nan Hill.
Series III: Professional Series III is located in box 1, folders 8-10, and box 2, folders 1-5. Included are business logs, information about various bands, contracts, music publishing, recordings, and information relating to Basse’s Hong Kong tour.
Series IV: Publicity Series IV is located in box 2, folders 6-11; and box 3, folders 1-5. Packets have been sorted alphabetically by artist/group. Folder 5 in box 3 contains miscellaneous artists who did not have a packet.
Series V: Programs Series V can be found in box 3, folders 6 and 7; and box 4, folders 1-5. Programs have been divided according to format, which are Flyers; General Programs; Souvenir Programs; and the Presidential Inauguration Activities, 1997.
Series VI: Journals / Bulletins / Newsletters Series VI is located in box 4, folders 6-10; with oversized items in box 8, folder 1. It contains various journals, bulletins and newsletters, primarily jazz related. Downbeat and JAM magazines have been catalogued and integrated into the department’s existing periodical collection.
Series VII: Miscellaneous Series VII is located in box 4, folders 11 and 12; and box 5, folder 1; with oversized items in box 6, folders 2 and 3. It contains materials not associated with other categories, including artwork, booklets, architectural drafts and menus. A set of metal and poly-corrugated music stands are in fourth floor storage due to their size.
Series VIII: News Clippings Series VIII is located in box 5, folders 2-12; with oversized items in box 8, folder 2. It contains multiple news clippings, mostly related to Basse and his professional career, organized chronologically.
Series IX: Artwork/Graphics Series IX is located in box 5, folders 13-16; with oversized items in box 6, folders 4-9, and map drawer 60. It contains miscellaneous original artwork and graphics, including family portraits,
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jazz artists and magazine illustrations. Two oversized artworks are in fourth floor storage due to their size.
Series X: Posters Series X is located in box 7, folders 1-11; with oversized items in map drawers 49 and 60. It contains posters for Basse concerts, festivals and events, as well as other miscellaneous event and promotional posters.
Series XI: Memorabilia / Ephemera Series XI contains various items such as scrapbooks compiled by Basse, as well as souvenir buttons, ticket stubs, and other assorted memorabilia and ephemera. Scrapbooks are located in box 8; all other items are located in box 9 (except a City Light Jazz Club sign, located in box 6, folder 10).
Series XII: Photographs Series XII contains hundreds of photographic prints and negatives documenting Basse’s life and career. Included are publicity, performance and candid shots of Basse and the City Light Orchestra, as well as other bands, performers, personalities and events. Images are located in Photograph Boxes 1-7 (all negatives are housed in box 7); oversized images are located in map drawer 60; born-digital images on CDs can be found in Box 9.
ADDENDUM
Series XIII: Correspondence Series XIII is located in box 10, folders 1-10; and box 11, folders 1-3. It contains correspondence between Basse and Nan Hill, Lawrence, Kansas, resident and ardent supporter of his radio program, and affectionately known as his “co-pilot.” Also included are additional general correspondence, thank you cards and greeting cards that supplement Series II.
Series XIV: Miscellaneous Series XIV is located in box 11, folders 4-10; and box 12, folders 1-5. It contains additional professional and business material, including contracts and other legal documents, promotional and performance information, and other miscellaneous items.
Series XV: Music Manuscripts Series XV is located in Manuscript Boxes M1-M6a, with an oversized score in Box M9. It contains music manuscripts in the form of lead sheets, scores, and parts. It is divided into two sub-series: Numbered Manuscripts, arranged chronologically; and Unnumbered Manuscripts, arranged alphabetically.
Series XVI: Poems And Lyrics Series XVI is located in Manuscript Box M7, folders 1-5. It contains texts that are credited to Jeannine Curtis, Mike Melvoin, Dan Jaffe, and David Basse; many are without a credited author.
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Series XVII: Works For The Stage And Show Books Series XVII is located in Manuscript Box M7, folder 6; and Manuscript Box M8, folders 1-5. It contains performance and gig books used by Basse. There are also several stage works credited to Dan Jaffe, including a jazz opera and two plays centered on jazz.
MS162-David Basse Collection 6 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
Box Folder Description 1 1 Performance Resume; Birthday Times; NACA Associate Membership Certificate; American Royal Award; City of Leawood, KS Proclamation: LA Chapter of the Recording Academy Certificate
[Common Ground Clinic Proclamation] Located in box 6, folder 1
SERIES II: CORRESPONDENCE (See also Addendum: Series XIII)
Box Folder Description 1 2 General Correspondence, 1998-2002; undated 3 General Correspondence, 1972-1997 4 Thank You Cards, 2000-2008 5 Thank You Cards, undated 6 Invitations 7 Misc. Correspondence: Greeting Cards; Postcards; Note Cards
SERIES III: PROFESSIONAL
Box Folder Description 1 8 Business Logs 1996-1997 [1 of 2] 9 Business Logs 1996-1997 [2 of 2] 10 Bands 2 1 Contracts 2 Publishing 3 Recordings 4 Misc. Business 5 Hong Kong Tour
SERIES IV: PUBLICITY
Box Folder Description 2 6 Press Releases 7 Press Packet Material [1 of 3] 8 Press Packet Material [2 of 3] 9 Press Packet Material [3 of 3]
10 Press Packets A-B Alaadeen, Ahmad Alley, Kirsty Anzanga Marimb B C R
MS162-David Basse Collection 7 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Bandidos de Amour Big Black Bixby Lane Bliss, Dan and Blutonium Blue Rhythm Jazz Orchestra Blues, Bertha D.
2 11 Press Packets C-H Cartwright, Joseph Catalyst Production Chad Lawson Trio Cohen, Adam Damon Castillo Quartet Daniels, Al Djangirov, Eldar Ferguson, Sherman Fielder, Lorraine F. R. E. N. S. Full Feature Gallinger, Karen Graham, Alexander Horn, Fred Huffsteter, Steve
3 1 Press Packets L-N Larkio Tharpio Leslie Maclean trio Liggett, Kim Little Mary and the Hometown Boogie Kings Lonesome Hank and the Heartaches Marimba Yajalon Mason, Patrice Mason, Vivien Miranda, Virgil Moore, Barbara Motoian, George
2 Press Packets P-S Park, Kim Parks, Aaron Pressure Reed, Nancy & Spencer Riley, Herman Schroeck, Artie Sills, David Strait, Michael Todd
MS162-David Basse Collection 8 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Strayer, Kerry
3 3 Press Packets T-W Thompson, Cle Torme, Steve March Tyrrell, Steve Van Taylor, Louis Jr. Wayne, Stephen Weekes, Amber White, Carla Woodhouse, Woody
4 Press Packets Y-Z Young, Bradley Yussi & Dango Zosloff, David
5 Press Packet Material, Misc. Artists
SERIES V: PROGRAMS
Box Folder Description 3 6 Flyers/Handbills, undated 7 Flyers/Handbills, 1971 - 2010 4 1 General Programs, 2000 – 2008 2 General Programs, 1982 – 1999; undated 3 Souvenir Programs [1 of 2] 4 Souvenir Programs [2 of 2] 5 Presidential Inauguration, 1997
SERIES VI: JOURNALS/ BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS
These titles/issues are catalogued and integrated with the department’s periodical collection: Downbeat Magazine, February, 2003 JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, June-July, 1991 JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, Aug/Sept, 2006 JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, April/May, 2006 JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, Oct/Nov, 1998 JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, April/May, 1992 JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, Oct/Nov, 1991
Box Folder Description 4 6 KC: Luxury Living & Fine Home Design, May, 2005 “The sound of music, LIVE MUSIC: One weekend in Kansas City”
MS162-David Basse Collection 9 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Photocopy of Stan Kessler cover of JAM: Jazz Ambassador Magazine, April/May 2003; inscribed by Kessler to David 4 7 Living Blues, Kansas City Special, 1999 8 Modern Drummer, August, 1984 9 Swing Time Magazine, 1998
10 Newsletters/Bulletins:
[all about jazz, March, 2009] Located in box 8, folder 1
City Light Jazz Club, April, 1991 City Light Orchestra, n.d. Columns, The, Winter, 2003 “His Danceable Brand of Jazz” Fan’s Corner, n.d Fan’s Corner, n.d. Food, Mood & Music, June, 1994 Gramophone, Spring, 2001 It’s About Time City Light News, 1st edition, n.d. Jazz Notes, September, 2003 K.C. Jazz Ambassador, June/July, 1989 “Count on Me – David Basse” K.C. Jazz Ambassador, August, 1986 Jazz Beat, April-May, 1997 Jazz Beat, February-March, 1997 Jazz Beat, April-May, 1996 “Kansas City LIVE” Ready for Plaza III Premiere Jazz Notes, Spring, 1996 Kansas City Star; Drumming Up Business, October 13, 1996 Kansas Jazz Educator, November 29, 1999
[L.A. Jazz Scene, February, 2002] Located in box 8, folder 1
On the Town, July
[P.R.N. March 1988] Located in box 8, folder 1
Radio KANU, Summer, 2001 Top of the Tower Topics, December, 1991, November, 1990 Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation, n.d.
SERIES VII: MISCELLANEOUS
Box Folder Description 4 11 Menus; Booklets; Music for “Leawood, Long and Lean” Edibles Cookbook
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[Border Line, KC Jazz] Located in box 6, folder 2 [Architectural Draft] Located in box 6, folder 3 [Metal & Poly-corrugated music stands w/ graphics] fourth floor storage
SERIES VIII: NEWS CLIPPINGS
Box Folder Description 5 2 Clippings, 2003-2010 3 Clippings, 2000-2002 4 Clippings, 1998-1999 5 Clippings, 1993-1997 6 Clippings, 1990-1992 7 Clippings, 1988-1989 8 Clippings, 1987 9 Clippings, 1985-1986 10 Clippings, 1981-1984 11 Clippings, Undated 12 Clippings, Eldar Djangirov
[Leawood’s Cool Cat], box 8, folder 2 [Kansas City Star ad for City Light Orchestra] box 8, folder 2
SERIES IX: ARTWORK/GRAPHICS
Box Folder Description 5 13 Artwork; mock-ups.
[Album Cover Mock-ups, David Basse, Uptown/Sweet Spot Mark Winkler] box 6, folder 4 [Collage – 2010 Prairie Village Jazz Fest, Photocopy] box 6, folder 5
14 Magazine Graphics 15 Cathy Basse pencil sketch 16 David Basse pastel
[Misc. Prints] box 6, folder 6 [Cathy Basse. pencil sketch] box 6 folder7 [Regina Basse, pencil sketch] box 6, folder 8 [David Basse, pencil sketch] box 6, folder 9 [Kansas City Architecture Photography, a Gallery] map drawer 60 [David Basse Limited Color Print by Cindy Alkire] map drawer 60 [Painting, David Basse, by JR. cover for 1984 Album, Count on Me] fourth floor storage
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SERIES X: POSTERS
Box Folder Description 7 1 LOCAL LEGEND SHINES ON THE VINE: Ida McBeth I Want You For U.S. Army, Government Printing Office, 1983 david basse [like] jazz Mike Melvoin Trio Live Jazz, “Ridley’s’ David Basse and the City Light Orchestra, Zoo Bar David Basse’s Rhythm Society, Zoo Bar Jump your blues away with City Light Orchestra [2 copies] rock rap pop: full feature w/ B.O.M.B. @ The Jazzhaus Christmas-New Year’s Cruise… Queens Pier Central 2 Winter Ball, Overland Express Jazz Ensemble, Shawnee Mission West High, 2/3/07 (Signed by Orchestra Members) Winter Ball, Overland Express Jazz Ensemble, Shawnee Mission West High, 2/16/08 (Signed by Orchestra Members) The 36th Smokey Hill River Festival, Salina, KS, June, 2012 Meet Me at the Bridge Street Festival, May 5 3 Heritage Kansas City Jazz, Orville Piggy Minor featured, autographed by Piggy Live! Performance of 12th Street Jump featuring Special Guest Joe Sample (signed by Sample) strike when your iron is hot [2 copies] jump your blues away!! with the Kats, Harling’s upstairs the Kats, Parody Hall Make the Folly Your First, Second or Third Stop On New Year’s Eve! Something More to Stay Up For: Twelve O’clock Jump. Liberty HALL-iDAY Boogie, Liberty Hall Blues Notions With Special Guest David Bass, Old Town Lenexa Jazz at Grace, Grace Episcopal Cathedral 4 Special Sunday Afternoon Jazz with David Basse, Border’s Les McCann “compared to what”, El Rey Theater Join us at Patches, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Joel Kraft, 318 Big Ideas CD Release Party, Joel Kraft, Westport Coffeehouse Theater Holy-Field Winery present the 3rd Annual Summertime Music Series Cowtown Rangers, Parody Hall [2 copies] Road to Montreux & North Sea, The Clubhouse on Baltimore [2 copies] 5 Ironwoods Amphitheater Concert Series, Ironwoods Park, 2006 [2 copies] Coleman Hawkins Legacy Jazz Festival, Topeka Harley Davidson, 2006 Eloise Laws Secrets, 2003 [inscribed to David] Courtyard Concert Series, Leawood City Hall. 6 “Old Friends New Point Supports Bobby”, City Light Ent. [2 copies]
MS162-David Basse Collection 12 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Goodtime Radio Revue, Liberty Hall, 1994 Bierodrome International Jazz Festival, 1992 Jump Yo’ Blues Away! Heart of Westport, 1992 taos jazz festival, Orilla Verde Recreation Area, 1990 City Light Orchestra, Hillsboro High School Auditorium, 1988 Jazz in the sangres, Westcliffe Town Park, CO, 1988 7 7 Kansas City Blues & Jazz Festival 2001 The New Millennium 2000, JJ’s, 1999 The Sound of Music, movie poster Fabulous Shucker Bros. Jazz Appreciation Month, April 2006, Smithsonian National Museum 8 It’s The Way How Cha Do It”, Industrial Development Research Council, 1985 [mock-up] “Tain’t What Cha Do…City Light Orchestra [mock-up] 9 concerts at the gardens, David Basse, July 12 Jazz Night, Traditional Jazz Club, Lugano. Saturday, April 9, 1988 David Basse with Special Guests OJT, Jardines, 2008 [2] Jay McShann Kansas City Jazz Pioneer with Ahmad Alaadeen, signed by Sonny Kenner, Jay McShann & Ahmad Alaadeen 10 David Basse with Curtis Lundy; Richard Johnson; Jason Brown, Arrivederci, Milwaukee, OR, August 9 [2 copies] David Basse with Curtis Lundy; Richard Johnson; Jason Brown, Metropolitan Room, New York, August 2 [2 copies] David Basse with Curtis Lundy; Richard Johnson; Jason Brown, Metropolitan Room, New York, January 9 [2 copies] 11 The New American Royal “Dance of the Bulldozers”, 1991
[Shawnee Mission NW Jazz Band, KPR Project] map drawer 60 [Forks & Corks, Town & Country Bank] map drawer 60 [Giacomo Gates in Concert, 12th Street Lounge, 2007, inscribed] map drawer 60 [Spring Heat Pump Rally, 1994] map drawer 49
SERIES XI: MEMORABILIA/EPHEMERA
Box Folder Description 8 N/A Scrapbooks [2] 9 N/A Ticket Stubs; Decals; souvenir buttons; postcards; cellucap; backstage passes; travel diary, etc.
[City Light Jazz Club sign] box 6, folder 10
SERIES XII: PHOTOGRAPHS An inventory of the photograph collection is accessible through an in-house database. Contact sheets are available for viewing to walk-in patrons or can be accessed online through the
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ADDENDUM
SERIES XIII: CORRESPONDENCE
Box Folder Description 10 1 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2012 2 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2011, June – December 3 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2011, January – May 4 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2010, July – December 5 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2010, January - June 6 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2009 7 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2008 8 Correspondence – Nan Hill, 2006 – 2007 9 Correspondence – Note Cards – Nan Hill [1 of 2] 10 Correspondence – Note Cards – Nan Hill [2 of 2] 11 1 Correspondence – General, 2004 - 2011 2 Correspondence – Thank You 3 Correspondence – Misc. Greeting Cards
SERIES XIV: MISCELLANEOUS
Box Folder Description 11 4 Broadcast Music, Inc. Orientation Packet 5 Broadcast Music, Inc. Contracts and Correspondence 6 Copyright Compliance; Library of Congress; BMI 7 Harrods Contracts 8 Financial Statements; Internal Revenue; City Light Entertainment; LaVerne Barker Memorial Fund 9 Promotional Ephemera/Events/Publicity Photos
10 Funeral Programs; Independent Judiciary Seminar; “The Amoeba Suite”; Architectural Drawing; Cupcake Land; etc. 12 1 Misc: Moe Jaffe, biography and discography 2 Misc: Musical Scoring of the Bill of Rights 3 Set lists; Radio program “The Jazz Scene” order; Matt Dennis biography; Basse album order planning; Tune list; Untitled and loose lead sheets; manuscripts 4 Basse Performance Book 5 Performance Book, Bobby Watson signature on front page.
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Box Folder Description
A: Numbered Manuscripts
M1 1 Splanky (100) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Duplicates all, with slight variances. Music arranged by Dave Gambrell.
2 Kansas City (101) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax (with clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Penciled notes: octaves, trading additions, vamp, etc. Duplicates except for P/B/G. 2 Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
3 Satin Doll (102) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Alto and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
4 Faces of Life (103) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Duplicates all; Piano/Bass/Guitar with penciled chord alterations; Trumpet with rhythm sketches. Lyrics included. Music by Andy Dewitt and Lyrics by David Basse. Basse/Janowitz Music BMI.
5 Song for You (104) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax (with Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar. Duplicates all (except Trombone), chord variations on Piano/Bass/Guitar duplicates, LS sketch. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
6 Prelude to a Kiss (105) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax (with Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar. Duplicates of Alto Sax and Trumpet; Alto changes lead sheet included. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
7 Piggy’s Joy (106) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax (with Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar. Tenor Sax and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
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M1 8 Is You Is, or Is You Ain’t (107) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone. Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. P/B/G and Page 1 Tenor Sax duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
9 After Supper (Parker’s Mood) (108) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Duplicates all (except Trombone). Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
10 Take the “A” Train (109) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Alto and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
11 Young Man With A Horn (110) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Tenor Sax and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
12 Strangers on a Train (111) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax (with Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar Lead Sheet. Tenor, Trumpet, and Trombone duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Dave Gambrell. Separate handwritten LS for piano only. Russ Long, David Basse: Arr. David Gambrell. Basse Janowitz Music BMI.
13 Relaxin’ (112) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax (with Clarinet), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Tenor and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. [1991.]. Pencil MS for Reed, Piano, and Bass. Incomplete arrangement.
14 Moten Swing (113) [n.d.] Ink MS (hand-written, copied). Parts: Alto Sax, Trombone, Piano lead sheet.
15 Mood Indigo (114) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano lead sheet. Clarinet, Trumpet, and Piano duplicates.
16 Stompin’ at the Savoy (115)
MS162-David Basse Collection 16 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Tenor and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
M1 17 Georgia (116) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Trumpet, single sheet.
18 Lil Darlin’ (118) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano lead sheet. Trumpet and Piano duplicates.
19 The Blues Don’t Care (119) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Multiple duplicates all. First duplicate and originals stamped: Frank Smith, Arr. Dave Gambrell. Second duplicate set stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. Copyright: Frank Smith. Basse lead sheet with duplicates. Copyright: Frank Smith; Publisher(?): Danny Embrey. Includes hand-written lead sheet sketch. Also handwritten, ink LS for bass with slightly altered chords.
20 Round 12 AM (120) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Tenor reed, single sheet. Alternate music penciled in at Letter C.
21 Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me (121) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Duplicates all (except P/B/G). Duplicates stamped: Arr. Carroll DeCamp, Adapted Don Woerner. Includes hand-written lead sheet sketch.
22 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (122) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Tenor and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arr. by Carroll DeCamp, Adapted by Don Woerner.
M2 1 Pink Champagne (123) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Tenor and Trumpet duplicates. Duplicates stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
2 Jersey Bounce (124) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano LS. Alto, Trumpet, and Piano Duplicates.
MS162-David Basse Collection 17 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description M2 3 Our Love Is Here to Stay (125) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Duplicates all, marked; stamped: Arranger Copyist Don Woerner.
4 All of Me (126) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano. Duplicates all.
5 Eyes of a Desparado [Desperado] (127) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar. Set of duplicates marked in red pencil with slight editions and performance notes. Tenor and Trumpet duplicates. All duplicates stamped: Arranger/Copyist Don Woerner.
6 Roberta (129) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Set of duplicates with measures marked in red pencil and stamped: Dave Gambrell. Additional Alto and Piano/Bass/Guitar duplicates. Stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
7 See the Life (130) [n.d.]. Ink part for Trumpet. Single Sheet. Includes bridge sketch at end.
8 I Didn’t Know About You (132) [n.d.]. Copied hand-written MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, and Trombone.
9 Wonderful World (134) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. 2 sets of duplicates and additional copy of P/B/G stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. Includes hand-written lead sheet sketch.
10 Uncle in Harlem (135) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar lead sheet. Tenor, Trumpet, P/B/G duplicates; stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell.
11 She’s No Lady (138) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass lead sheet, Piano/Guitar lead sheet. Alto, Bass, and P/G duplicates; stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. Includes 2
MS162-David Basse Collection 18 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description copies of hand-written manuscript, at concert pitch, scored for string quartet.
M2 12 Friday Night Coincidental (145) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax LS, Trumpet LS, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Duplicate set (extra Trumpet and Piano copies); stamped: Arranger Copyist, Don Woerner. Includes hand- written lead sheet, David Basse. Copyright: Ed Wilson, Publisher (?): Danny Embrey.
13 Blue Light Boogie (147) [n.d]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar Lead Sheet. Duplicate set (additional copy of Tenor Sax and P/B/G). Additional copy of Piano LS in C Major.
14 Centerpiece (148) [n.d.]. Copy of hand-written part for Trumpet, single sheet.
15 Strollin’ On 12th Street (150) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Tenor and Trumpet duplicates; Stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. Includes hand-written sketch for Drums.
16 St. Thomas (153) [n.d]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Drums/Guitar LS. Duplicate set with slight editions; stamped: Arranger/Copyist Don Woerner. Two additional copies of Tenor and P/B/G.
17 …Fish Fry (156) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Duplicate set (with additional P/B/G); stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. Duplicates contain written editions, including roadmaps and cues.
18 Alright, OK, You Win (158) [n.d.]. 2 handwritten (copied) MS. Parts: Alto Sax I-II, Tenor Sax I-II, Baritone Sax, B-flat Trumpet I-IV, Trombone I-IV, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Duplicate set (plus extra Bass part). Some performer markings. All parts stamped: Property of Kerry Strayer. Arranged by Kerry Strayer.
M3 1 Alright, OK, You Win (158) [n.d.]. Copied, handwritten MS. Includes lyrics and parts: Alto I-II, Tenor I-II, Bari, Trumpet I-IV, Trombone I-IV, Piano, Drums,
MS162-David Basse Collection 19 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Guitar, Bass. Arr. Kerry Strayer. Stamped: Property of Kerry Strayer.
M3 2 I Don’t Know (158) [n.d.]. Seven copies of hand-written LS. Indeterminate instrument.
3 I’ll Be Seeing You (159) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Alto, Trombone, P/B/G duplicates.
4 Walkin’ My Baby Back Home (160) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Trumpet duplicate.
5 But Not For Me (161) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Vocal, Alto Sax, Trumpet (Flugel), Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS with vocal line. (Girl Crazy version)
6 Sweet Momma You (162) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Trumpet (2), Trombone, P/B/G LS (2) duplicates.
7 Gypsy in My Soul (164) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Bass/Guitar LS. Tenor (2), Trumpet, and P/B/G LS duplicates. Trumpet duplicate stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell. Three copies of hand-written LS; Credit: Bobby Troup, arr. Richter. Includes hand-written condensed score.
8 After the Lites (165) [n.d.]. Hand-written, ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass LS. Bass duplicate. See “After the Lights” (167).
9 After the Lights (167) [n.d.]. Copied, hand-written MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano LS (four duplicates). Slight variances from “After the Lites” (165) edition.
10 Somewhere (168) [n.d.]. Copied hand-written MS. Nine copies of LS with melody line (no lyrics). Credit: David Basse. (Bernstein); some copies stamped “168.” See “St. Louis Bound” (168).
11 St. Louis Bound (168)
MS162-David Basse Collection 20 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [n.d.]. Pencil MS. Part: Horns. Six copies with various editions: voicing, order, instrumentation, etc.
M3 12 Confirmation (169) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Four copies of LS with melody. Credit: Charlie Parker.
13 Compared to What (170) [1969]. Print MS. Six copies of Bass LS with vocal line and lyrics. Back page contains order notes. Written by Eugene McDaniels, performed by Les McCann. Copyright: Lonport Music Co.
14 Strange Head (174) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Bass, Piano, and Drums. Duplicate of Tenor Sax with pencil chord alterations and notes. Credit: Steve Huffsteter.
15 Stolen Moments (175) [n.d.]. Pencil MS. Parts: Tenor, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Piano. Copies of Tenor and Piano (2). Credit: Oliver Nelson.
16 Samba Daddium (176) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink MS. Parts: Tenor, Flugal Horn, Trombone. 4 copies of unidentified instrument. Tenor Sax duplicate with transposed chords (up P5) in pen. Credit: Bill Crain.
17 Bidin’ My Time from Girl Crazy (182) [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS and handwritten, Ink MS. Eight copies of LS with melody line. Music and Lyrics: George and Ira Gershwin.
18 Slow Boat to China (183) [n.d.]. Handwritten LS sketch, chords only. Multiple copies.
19 Lucky So & So (190) [n.d.]. Ink, Handwritten LS. No music cues. Performer markings. 2 duplicates. Credit: Ellington.
20 Strike (191) [n.d]. Handwritten MS with two copies. Rough progression sketch and road map.
21 Tricks (192) [n.d.]. Pencil MS. Tempo, some choral structure, and some trading instructions; rough sketch. Three copies.
MS162-David Basse Collection 21 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description M3 22 Eagle (193) [n.d.]. Pencil structure sheet (intro/bar length/form), 2 duplicates; and copy of handwritten LS (chords only) with sections marked.
23 Living Without You from Like Jazz (197) [n.d.]. Copy of Handwritten LS. No music cues. Composed: Mandel [?], arr.: Melvoin. Credit: David Basse.
24 I’d Like to Order Something Fried (198) [n.d.]. Pencil LS, 2 pages; Copy of ink LS (chords only – some alterations); and faxed vocal LS. Three sets. Credit: Melvoin and Hurwitz. [n.d.]. “Something Fried.” Ink LS. Chords differ slightly from “I’d Like to Order…” Credit: Melvoin/Hurwitz.
25 Invitation to the Blues (201) [n.d.]. Pencil LS with some chord/rhythmic notation for Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Voice, Bass, and Piano. Two copies of handwritten LS for bass (chords with minimal figures), and one for an unidentified instrument. Ink MS. Parts: B-flat Sax, B-flat Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano/Bass. Duplicate of B-flat Sax and Trumpet. Some pencil editions. Credit: Tom Waits, Fifth Floor Music. ASCAP.
26 Something to Slyde By (202) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink MS with chords and some improv figures. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, and Drums. Duplicates all, two of Tenor Sax and Bass. Credit: Ray Reed.
27 Coulda Shoulda Woulda (203) [n.d.]. Rough pencil MS with some notation and Roman numeral analysis. Parts: “B-flat Part, “B-flat,” and Trombone. Duplicates all. [n.d.] “House of Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda Been.” Pencil LS for Bass. Five copies with slight alterations. Composer/Arr.: Mike Melvoin, Lyrics: Milo Adams. Credit: David Basse.
28 You Came A Long Way from St. Louis (206) [n.d.]. Print LS. 2 duplicates. Russell/Brooks, Credit: David Basse. Publisher (?): Dick Marx & Associates, Inc.
29 Let It Ride (207) [n.d.]. Two print copies of LS; one handwritten, ink LS. One copy of vocal LS (many performer markings, including chords). Composed: Tom Bark, BMI; Arr.: Mike Melvoin. Credit: David Basse.
MS162-David Basse Collection 22 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description M3 30 Sugar (208) [n.d.]. Ink LS with melodic notation. Three duplicates, one with altered chords for second ending. Comp: Stanley Turrentine; Credit: David Basse
M4 1 Smokin’ the Night Away (210) [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. One duplicate. Credit: David Basse.
2 In the “Newk” of Time/“Doxy” (213) [n.d.]. Handwritten, Ink MS for B-flat Trumpet and Trombone. Score for unidentified instrument and duplicate included. Trumpet and Trombone (2) duplicates. Bruce Eskovitz
3 …The More You Get (214) [n.d.]. Three copies of handwritten, ink MS. Last stave cut off, chords still visible.
4 San Francisco Bay (215) [n.d.]. Printed LS. Two copies of handwritten, ink LS with chords in original key and transposed up a whole step. Composed: Mike Melvoin, ASCAP.
5 Soft ‘N Furry (216) [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. One duplicate.
6 Traffic Jam (217) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink LS for B-flat instrument. Three copies of handwritten MS transposed down one full step. Composed and Arr.: Mike Melvoin Credit: David Basse.
7 Uptown (218) [n.d.]. Pencil LS with minimal notation, with duplicate. Handwritten, ink MS, three copies, transposed down one full step. Composed and Arr: Mike Melvoin.
8 You Won’t Hear Me Say Goodbye (219) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink LS. 2 pages. Incomplete with ending sketch in pencil. Music: Mike Melvoin, Lyrics: M. Adams.
9 52nd & Broadway (220) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink MS, one duplicate. Indiscriminate credit. Two copies of Print MS and four copies of Print LS, composed: Mike Melvoin.
10 You Don’t Know Me (221)
MS162-David Basse Collection 23 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1955]. Print LS with three duplicates, Credit: Joe Cartwright 2000. Published copy, transposed from LS (for instrumentation?), Words and Music: Cindy Walker and Eddy Arnold. Copyright: Hill & Range Songs, Inc.
M4 11 Bidin’ My Time (222) [n.d.]. Pencil LS. 5 duplicates.
12 Drivin Wheel (223) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink LS with some vocal cues. One duplicate.
13 Like Jazz (300) [n.d.]. Pencil LS for G instrument (2 duplicates) and Print LS in E- flat (3 duplicates). Music: L. Steelman, Lyrics: M. Winkler. Arr: Richter.
14 Let’s Get Away From it All (301) [n.d]. Print LS. 2 pages. Composed: Matt Dennis and Tom Adiar.
15 Tangled Up & Blue (302) [n.d.]. Ink LS. Some music cues. Two duplicates.
16 They Sang the Blues In Kansas City (303) [n.d.]. Ink LS. Two duplicates.
17 Everybody Wanna Look Good (305) [1990.]. Ink LS. Some performer markings. Single sheet. Andrew DeWitt.
18 Good Mornin’ Heartache (315) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink LS. Piano, single sheet.
19 US of A (322) [1991.]. Pencil MS for B-flat Trumpet and Trombone. Written in Eb major, parts included. [1992.]. Ink MS for B-flat Trumpet and Trombone. Written in F Major, parts included. Stamped: Arrangers and Copyists, Dave Gambrell
20 Song For My Father (323) [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. Single sheet.
21 Being Angry (324) [n.d.]. Ink LS. One duplicate. Guitar solo specified. Credit: Danny Embrey.
MS162-David Basse Collection 24 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description M4 22 Fever (327) [n.d.]. Handwritten, ink LS. Single sheet. Credit: Danny Embrey.
B: Unnumbered Manuscripts
23 18th & Vine [1999.]. Ink LS. Separate sheet of lyrics. Music by Artt Frank and Chris Clarke, lyrics by Artt Frank.
24 Afterglow [1992.]. Ink vocal LS. Bob Benish and David Gambrell; Basse Janowitz Publishing BMI.
25 Alone [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
26 Amazing Grace [1977.]. Printed MS for Mixed Chorus (SATB), Piano, Guitar, Percussion, and Electric Bass. Words by John Newton, American Melody arranged by Ed Lojeski. Hal Leonard Publishing Company.
27 America [n.d.]. Printed LS. No music cues. Separate lyric sheet. Words by Katharine Lee Bates/David Basse, melody by Samuel Ward.
28 Angel Eyes [n.d.]. Printed LS.3 pages, 2 duplicates. Part for Alto Sax. Matt Dennis, arranged by Richter.
29 B Train [n.d.]. Ink LS and copy of lyrics. Rev. D.F.
30 Baby Face [1926.]. Printed vocal LS. Words and music by Benny Davis and Harry Akst. B & G Akst Publishing Co.
31 Baby, It’s Cold Outside [1948.]. Printed vocal LS for two voices. Missing additional pages. Words and music by Frank Loesser.
32 Bebop Lives (Boplicity) [1977.]. Printed vocal LS. 2 copies. An original verse written on the back of one copy (uncredited). Music by Miles Davis, lyrics by Ray Passman and Holli Ross; Arrangement by Bill Mays. 2 copies. Raybird Music Inc, Kips Bay Music.
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M4 33 Blue Carousel [n.d.]. Ink (copied) LS. One duplicate and lyrics. Descriptive markings. Mike Melvoin and Bob Dorough; arranged by Richter/Basse. Also includes incomplete fax of four measures.
34 Blue Moon [n.d.]. Ink LS for Piano. Pages 3 and 4 detached.
35 Blue Xmas [n.d.]. Pencil LS and Pencil MS of melody. 7 copies of melody, 6 copies of LS.
36 BOTAR Medley [2002.]. Printed parts for Alto Sax, B-flat Trumpet (2 copies), and Trombone. Performer markings. Joe Cartwright, arranged by Greg Richter.
37 BOTAR Special Music Medley – 1. Moon River [2007.]. Printed MS. Parts: Flute, Soprano Sax, B-Flat Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Drum Set, and Vocals. Duplicates of sax, trumpet, piano, bass, and vocals. Henry Mancini, arranged by Chris Burnett.
38 BOTAR Special Music Medley – 2. Latin Go Lightly [2007.]. Printed MS. Parts: Flute, Soprano Sax, B-flat Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Drum Set, and Vocals. Duplicates of sax, trumpet, piano, bass, and drum set. Vocals missing. Henry Mancini, arranged by Chris Burnett.
39 BOTAR Special Music Medley – 3. Moon River [2007.]. Printed MS. Parts: Flute, Soprano Sax, B-Flat Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Drum Set, Vocals. Duplicates of sax, trumpet, piano, bass. Vocals missing. Henry Mancini, arranged by Chris Burnett.
40 Bringin’ Home the Blues [n.d.]. Ink LS. Performer markings. Two copies.
41 Bubba [1989.]. Ink LS. Performer markings and altered chords. Separate page of lyrics. Music by Kim Park, lyrics by David Basse; Arranged by Andy DeWitt.
42 Caldonia
MS162-David Basse Collection 26 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [n.d.]. Ink parts for Tenor Sax, B-flat Trumpet, and Trombone (2 pages).
M4 43 Calling You [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
44 Christmas Song [n.d.]. Pencil LS. Single page.
45 Clair de lune: Votre âme est un paysage choisi [n.d.]. Printed MS for Voice and Piano. Pages are missing. Text by Paul Verlaine, music by Claude Debussy.
46 Cochese [n.d.]. Ink MS for Bass. Duplicate. Les McCann.
47 Come Back, My Love [1989?]. Printed vocal LS. Chords are handwritten. Abe Janowitz and Julius Gressman.
48 Comin’ Home Baby [n.d.]. Ink LS with melody. Earl Hagan. “Cool Blues” included on page.
49 Compared to What [n.d.]. Ink (copied) LS. Incomplete sketch? Single page.
50 Confessin’ the Blues [n.d.] Ink LS. No music cues. 3 copies. Includes handwritten lyrics.
Cool Blues [n.d.]. Ink LS with melody. Charlie Parker. “Comin’ Home Baby” included on page. [See Manuscript Box M4, Folder 48]
51 Count On Me [n.d.]. Ink LS with melody. Basse; copyist Dave Gambrell.
52 Dawn Appears – America 2001 [2001?]. Ink vocal LS. Words and music by Dr. Ronnell L. Bright. THGIRB Music Publishing Co.
M5 1 Don’t Go To Strangers [n.d.]. Ink LS. Includes half-sheet of musical sketching. Original LS contains melody sketching and chords in pencil. 2 copies of LS.
2 Double Dribble
MS162-David Basse Collection 27 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
M5 3 Down St. Thomas Way [n.d.]. Ink vocal LS. Traditional music. Lyrics by Ray Passman and Herb Wasserman. Kips Bay Music.
4 Dream Big Dreams, Little Boy [1989?]. Printed vocal LS. Chords are handwritten. Abe Janowitz and Herb Fein.
5 Driving…Crazy [n.d.]. Ink LS for Piano. Single page.
6 Easy, The Hard Way [n.d.]. Ink LS parts: C Instrument, Alto Sax. Copy of lyrics. Winkler/Grusin.
Ele Chomdo [n.d.]. Ink vocal LS. “Yosis Olayich” included on page. [See Manuscript Box M6a, Folder 22]
7 The Eternal Kansas City [n.d.] Printed parts: Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums. Some performer notes.
8 Everytime We Say Goodbye [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
9 Ev’ryone But You [n.d.]. Ink MS for Clarinet, Guitar, and Piano/Bass. Single page.
10 The Eyes of a Desperado [1987.]. Ink MS. No instrumentation indicated. Lyrics included. Words and music by David Basse.
11 Fable of the Rose [n.d.]. Ink MS with melody, piano accompaniment, and chords.
12 Faces [1965/1969.]. Ink LS with melody and lyrics. Lyrics by Arthur Hamilton, music by Ron Anthony. BNP Music Publishing Co.
13 Fat Wife [1989?]. Printed vocal LS. Abe Janowitz and Herb Fein.
14 A Few Bucks Ahead
MS162-David Basse Collection 28 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1996.]. Ink LS and copy of lyrics. Music by Artt Frank and Nik Bariluk, lyrics by Artt Frank.
M5 15 Fire Down Below [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. Single page.
16 For The Mountains Shall Depart [1976.]. Printed MS for Mixed Chorus (SATB), Mezzo-Soprano or Tenor Solo, and Keyboard. Hank Beebe. Hinshaw Music, Inc.
17 For Your Entertainment (The Ballad of Larry Vanloon) [1989.]. Ink LS and copy of lyrics. J. Craig Sherry.
18 Fugue for Tinhorns [n.d.]. Printed MS for 3 Voices. Some performer markings. 3 pages. Frank Loesser.
19 Funny Valentine [n.d.]. Ink part for Bass. Only an 8-bar introduction. Single page.
20 Go Tell It On The Mountain [n.d.]. Pencil LS. 2 copies. A set list is written on the back of one copy.
21 Good Intentions [n.d.]. Ink vocal melody, incomplete. 3 copies. Handwritten sketch of LS included. On back of one copy is a set list. Lyle Lovett.
22 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat [n.d.]. Printed LS. Handwritten LS with melody in rhythmic diminution included. Music by Charles Mingus, arranged by David Basse.
23 Guys and Dolls [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. Single page.
24 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [n.d.]. Printed MS for Piano, Vocals, and Guitar. 2 copies. Words and music by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Sony Music Publishing.
Hark, The Herald Angels Sing! [n.d.]. Oversized ink MS for Keyboard. 3 copies. 2 copies designated for Bass and Perc/Timpani. Bass part has lead sheet chords written. [See Manuscript Box M9]
25 Harper’s Bizarre
MS162-David Basse Collection 29 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1971.]. Ink MS for Vocals and Piano. Steve Huffsteter. Specs-X Music.
M5 26 Hava Nagila (Sing and Rejoice) [n.d.]. Printed MS for Piano. Penciled performer markings. 6 copies. Included pencil LS for piano. Arrangement sketches?
27 Hava Nagilah [n.d.]. Ink parts: B-flat Reed, B-flat Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano. Multiple copies.
28 Have I Told You Lately [n.d.]. Printed LS. No music cues. 2 copies. Van Morrison.
29 Head & Shoulders [n.d.]. Ink LS. Cedar Walton.
30 Here It Is Again (Wonderful Christmas Season) [1999.]. Ink LS with melody and lyrics. Words and music by Ronnell Bright, ASCAP. THGIRB Music Publishing Co.
31 Hevaynu Shalom Alaychem (We Brought Peace Unto You) [n.d.]. Printed MS for Piano. Written-in chords. 6 copies.
32 I Just Found Out About Love [n.d.]. Ink LS. Rhythm chart with chords. 2 copies.
33 I Recall [1983.]. Printed vocal LS. Lyrics and music by Dr. Ronnell L. Bright. THGIRB Music Publishing Co.
34 I Will Wait For You [n.d.]. Ink LS. 2 copies. Springsteen.
35 I’ve Got You Under My Skin [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS. 2 copies. Cole Porter, arranged by Allan Harris.
36 In My Solitude [n.d.]. Ink LS for Piano and Bass.
37 Invitation to the Blues [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. Single page.
38 Is You Is [n.d.]. Ink (copied) LS. Almost no music cues. Single page
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M5 39 It Wasn’t the Stars [n.d.]. Printed LS. Parts: C Instrument (5 copies), Alto Sax, and Tenor Sax. Matt Dennis.
40 It Won’t Bother Me [1975.]. Printed vocal LS. Changed lyrics penciled in. Words and music by Ronnell L. Bright.
41 It’s Always You [n.d.]. Ink (copied) LS. 2 pages. Mike Melvoin
42 It’s Sunday Night [n.d.]. Ink MS for Guitar, Piano, and Bass.
43 It’s Your Dance (Israel) [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS. Music by John Carisi, words by Ray Passman. Beechwood Music.
44 Just a Gigolo [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
45 Keeping BeBop Alive [1996.]. Ink LS and copy of lyrics. Music by Artt Frank and Nik Bariluk, lyrics by Artt Frank.
46 The Kiss That Changed My Life [1989?]. Printed MS for voice. Abe Janowitz and Herb Fein.
47 Lands End [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
48 Leawood [n.d.]. Ink vocal LS. 2 copies. David Basse/Mike Melvoin.
49 Let’s Get Away From It All [n.d.]. Printed LS. Parts: C instrument, F instrument?, Alto Sax, and Tenor Sax. Matt Dennis and Tom Adiar.
50 The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot [2003.]. Printed LS. No music cues. Joe Cartwright.
51 Living Without You [n.d.]. Ink LS. 3 copies with changed chords penciled in. Music by Mandel, arranged by Richter/Basse.
MS162-David Basse Collection 31 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description M5 52 Merry X-Mas Baby [n.d.]. Printed parts: Alto Sax 1-2, Tenor Sax 1-2, Baritone Sax, B- flat Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Piano/Bass, and Drums. Copies for all except Trumpet 1-5, Trombone 3-4, and Piano/Bass. Charles Brown, arranged by Dave Gambrell.
53 Merry Xmas, Baby [1996.]. Pencil handwritten MS. Parts: Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums. Charles Brown, arr. Dave
54 Merry Xmas, Baby [1996.]. Pencil handwritten MS. Parts: Alto Sax I-II, Tenor Sax I- II, Bari Sax, Trumpet I-V, Trombone I-IV, Piano/Bass, Drums. Two sets of parts. Charles Brown, arr. Dave Gambrell.
M6 1 Mezinke Tantz [n.d.]. Pencil MS with ink copy. Page 3 loose for both. Parts: Tenor Sax, B-flat Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano. Included pencil sketch for arrangement.
2 My Purple Flower, My Golden Rose [1989?]. Ink vocal LS. 2 pages. Music by Julius Grossman, words by Abe Janowitz.
3 Nenette (composed for Bill Evans’ Widow) [1999.]. Ink LS. Lyrics included. Artt and Lisa Frank, Ken and Kathy Barry. Melody and lyrics by Artt Frank.
4 New York State of Mind [n.d.]. Ink LS and 2 duplicates (one with indicated solo spots and repeats). Music and lyrics by Billy Joel. Arranged by Richter. Boston Music Company.
5 Night and Day [n.d.]. Printed LS. 2 copies. Cole Porter, arranged by Allan Harris.
6 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square [n.d.]. Printed LS. 3 copies. Eric Maschwitz and Manning Sherwin.
7 Od Yishoma [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS. “Simon Tov” included on page.
8 Olathe – City Beautiful (octet) [2006.]. Ink MS for Voice, B-flat Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Piano, and Drum Set. Parts for Voice (3
MS162-David Basse Collection 32 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description copies), Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. Music by Abernathy, lyrics by Stambaugh.
M6 9 One For My Baby [1943/1994.]. Printed MS. Parts: Alto Sax I-II, Tenor Sax I-II, Baritone Sax, B-flat Trumpet I-III, Trombone I-IV, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Duplicates of Alto Sax I, Baritone Sax, Trombone I-IV, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Missing Trumpet IV. Some performer markings. Lyrics by Johnny Mercer, music by Harold Arlen; Arranged by Frank Mantooth. Harwin Music Co.
10 One For My Baby [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues.
11 One Little Girl, One Little Boy [1971]. Ink vocal LS with chords and lyrics handwritten. Lyrics and music by Janowitz and Julius.
12 Overture (No. 1) & Medley (No. 2) [1995.]. Pencil handwritten MS. Parts: Woodwind, Trumpet, Trombone, Synthesizer, Percussion, Piano, Bass. Guitar part missing. Arr. by Michael Melvoin.
13 The Perfect Age [1989?]. Ink vocal LS. Chords handwritten. Abe Janewitz and Herb Fein.
14 River Market [1986.]. Ink LS. Arranged by DeWitt.
15 Round Midnite [1990.]. Ink LS for Piano and Bass. 2 pages. Basse.
16 Rt. 66 [Route 66] [n.d.]. Ink MS for Vocals and Guitar. 4 pages.
17 Samba en Volandros (Samba in the Air) [2000.]. Printed vocal LS, lyrics handwritten. Music by Artt Frank and Graham Bruce, lyrics by Artt Frank.
18 Savoy [1991.]. Pencil MS for Reed, Piano, and Bass. Incomplete sketch?
19 Signal [n.d.]. Ink LS. 2 pages.
MS162-David Basse Collection 33 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Simon Tov (No. 1) [n.d.]. Printed LS with lyrics. “Od Yishoma” included on page. [See Manuscript Box M6, Folder 7]
M6 20 Sleigh Ride [1948.]. Printed vocal LS. Some performer markings in pencil. 3 copies. Mitchell Parish and Leroy Anderson. IMI Mills Music Inc.
21 Someone To Watch Over Me [n.d.]. Printed MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, B-flat Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. 2 pages. Music by George Gershwin, arranged by Dave Gambrell.
22 Songs [n.d.]. Pencil LS. No music cues. 3 duplicates.
23 Sophisticated Lady [n.d.]. Pencil LS for Piano, 3 pages, loose copy of page 3. Performer markings. Ellington, arranged by Richter
24 Stardust [n.d.]. Ink LS for Bass. For: Morrissey.
25 Starting Here… [2000]. Pen and pencil MS and sketches. Printed parts: Alto Sax, B-flat Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, and Drums. Arranged by D. Gambrell. J. Cartwright.
26 Straighten Up and Fly Right [n.d.]. Ink LS with lyrics. 2 copies. Nat “King” Cole and Irving Mills, arranged by Allan Harris.
27 Suite for Flute and Piano Part 1: Baroque and Blue; Part 2: Sentimentale; Part 3: Javanaise; Part 4: Fugace; Part 5: Irlandaise; Part 6: Versatile; Part 7: Veloce [1973]. Printed MS. 72 pages. Claude Bolling. Silhouette Music Corp.
28 Summer Has Gone [n.d.]. Ink MS for Vocals and Piano. Page 3 is loose.
29 Sweet Pumpkin [1959.]. Printed vocal LS with 2 handwritten ink copies. Music and lyrics by Dr. Ronnell Bright. THGIRB Music Publishing Co.
30 The System
MS162-David Basse Collection 34 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1988.]. Ink LS and copy of lyrics. J. Craig Sherry.
M6a 1 Talk to the Animals [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. Single page.
2 Theme from “Shaft” (condensed) [n.d.]. Ink MS. Unspecified instrument. Contains either performer markings or arrangement ideas. Isaac Hayes.
3 This Land [n.d.]. Pencil LS. Incomplete sketch. Single page.
4 Time Is Right [n.d.]. Ink LS. Parts: Tenor Instrument, Guitar, and Bass. Copied LS has many altered chords. Danny Embrey.
5 Time Is Right, The [1988.]. Ink LS. J. Craig Sherry.
6 Tin Deo [1947.]. Printed LS for Piano. 2 pages. Lyrics by Chano Pozo, music by Walter “Gil” Fuller (as played by Dizzy Gillespie).
7 Unchained Melody [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS. Alex North and Hy Zaret, arranged by Allan Harris.
8 Uptown [n.d.]. Printed MS. Parts for Alto Sax I-II, Tenor Sax I-II, Baritone Sax, Trombone I-IV, B-flat Trumpet I-IV, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Set of duplicates with performer markings (2 copies of Trumpet IV, no Trumpet III or Guitar pages 2-3). Mike Melvoin. Arranged by Kerry Strayer.
9 Uptown [n.d.]. Printed MS. Parts: Alto I-II, Tenor I-II, Bari, Trumpet I-IV, Trombone I-IV, Voice, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums. Mike Melvoin, arr. Kerry Strayer.
10 The Very Thought of You [n.d.]. Handwritten ink MS. Includes lyrics and parts: Alto I-II (double on Flute), Tenor I-II (double on Flute), Bari, Solo Flugelhorn, Trumpet I-III (double on Flugelhorn), Trombone I-IV, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums. Arr. by Kerry Strayer. Stamped: Property of Kerry Strayer.
MS162-David Basse Collection 35 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description M6a 11 Waltz for Sharon Stone [n.d.]. Ink LS for Piano and copy of lyrics with chords. Artt Frank and Charles Loos.
12 Way Down Yonder In New Orleans [n.d.]. Ink LS. Single page.
13 We Belong Together [n.d.]. Printed LS. Parts for C Instrument (5 copies), Alto Sax, and Tenor Sax. Matt Dennis.
14 What a Wonderful World [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS. George Weiss and Bob Thiele, arranged by Allan Harris.
15 When I Fall In Love [n.d.]. Ink LS for Piano.
16 White Christmas [n.d.]. Ink LS. Some performer markings. Stamped: Property of Kerry Strayer.
17 Why Won’t You Learn [n.d.]. Printed MS. Parts: Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Performer markings. Steve Huffsteter.
18 Willo The Wisp [1982.]. Ink LS with melody and lyrics. Music by Ronnell L. Bright, lyrics by Paul F. Webster. ASCAP. THGIRB Pub. Co.
19 Winter Wonderland [1934.]. Printed vocal LS. Performer markings. 3 copies. Felix Barnard. WB Music Corp.
20 Wonderful Tonight [1977.]. Printed MS for Voice and Piano. 3 pages. Extra sheet with only lyrics. Words and music by Eric Clapton. Unichappell Music Inc.
21 Wouldn’t You [n.d.]. Ink vocal LS. Based on “Woody’n You.” Music by Dizzy Gillespie, words by Ray Passman and Bob Dorough.
22 Yosis Olayich [n.d.]. Printed LS with lyrics. B.Z. Shenker. “Ele Chomdo” included on page.
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M6a 23 You Can Count On Me [n.d.]. Ink LS. Includes “Slowboat to China” LS on the same page. David Basse
24 You Can Count On Me [n.d.]. Ink LS. No music cues. Single page.
25 You Get To Me [1989.]. Ink melody and copy of lyrics. Several chords written in. F.J. Elliott
26 You Got It All [n.d.]. Pencil LS. Single page.
27 You Make Me Feel So Young [n.d.]. Printed vocal LS. 2 copies. Mack Gordon and Josef Myron. Arranged by Allan Harris.
28 (You Should’ve) Let Me Know [1988.]. Ink LS and 2 copies of lyrics. J. Craig Sherry
SERIES XVI: POEMS AND LYRICS
Box Folder Description M7 1 Bob’s Fantasy - Sherry Caught – Jeannine Curtis Come Inside – Jeannine Curtis The Eagle Flies on Friday Harvest Moon with the Muffin Man – Jeannine Curtis Heart First – Jeannine Curtis Hey Babe If I Were A Bell In the Old Days – Jeannine Curtis Is You Is or Is You Ain’t (My Baby) Laura
2 News – Jeannine Curtis Night Ride – Mark Thies Phone Answer/Won’t Answer Blues – Bob Benish Pretending – Jeannine Curtis Puzzles – Jeannine Curtis
3 She’s No Lady She’s My Wife Strangers on a Train – Russ Long and David Basse Strike When Your Iron Is Hot
MS162-David Basse Collection 37 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description They Sing the Blues In Kansas City – Mike Melvoin Untitled: “Early on one Christmas morn, Jesus Christ the son was born.” Untitled: “Into your arms/it is you I trust/when I say/I’m trusting love.” Untitled: “Livin without you doesn’t matter to me.” The Way You Look Tonight What Does It Matter That Was Long Ago – David Basse
M7 4 When You Let Love Loose – Dan Jaffe [2003.]. Featured on Kansas Public Radio’s program “The Jazz Scene” hosted by David Basse in 2004. Written in three movements: I. He, II. She, III. They
5 When You Let Love Loose – Dan Jaffe [n.d.]. Numbered 1-41. Handwritten pencil markings designating specific performers, keys to play in, tunes to perform with poem. One sheet of production considerations, assumed to be written by Basse or Jaffe. [n.d.]. Arranged alphabetically by title. Handwritten performer markings. 8 sheets of handwritten set dividers included. 3 Handwritten LS sketches for “If This Were Eden” and “Let Love Loose.”
SERIES XVII: WORKS FOR THE STAGE AND SHOW BOOKS
Box Folder Description
M7 6 All Cats Turn Gray When the Sun Goes Down: A Jazz Masque for Charlie “Bird” Parker [2003.]. Libretto and score with vocals and piano reduction. 2 pages of program notes written by Dan Jaffe. Letter to David Basse from Jaffe included. Libretto by Dan Jaffe, music by Herb Six.
M8 1 BOTAR Ball 2007 – Band Script [2007.]. 5 gig books containing lead sheets and parts of B-flat Trumpet/Tenor Sax, Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums, Vocals. Also contains spoken script and staging directions for the BOTAR event.
2 Carvin’ the Bird [2002.] Designed with book by Dan Jaffe. Based on the life and music of Charlie Parker, the Bird.
3 Sophisticated Ladies [1981]. Musical Book for 2001 performance at the Paseo Academy for the Fine and Performing Arts, presented by the Theater League. Contains lyrics and vocal scores, old rehearsal schedules Performer
MS162-David Basse Collection 38 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description notes and stage direction penciled in the book. Original program and ticket included. Planning of publicity email. Based on the Music of Duke Ellington. Concept by Donald McKayle. Musical and dance arrangements by Lloyd Mayers. Vocal arrangements by Malcom Dodds and Lloyd Mayers.
M8 4 Untitled play Characters: Narrator, Billie, Blackie, David, Cabbie. 4 copies of script.
5 When You Let Love Loose [n.d.]. Jazz play with poems by Dan Jaffe. Written in two sets. Recommended order of segments included, but alternatives provided. Program notes from author included.
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