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Interpretive Performance Techniques and Lyrical Innovations on The
INTERPRETIVE PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES AND LYRICAL INNOVATIONS ON THE BASS TROMBONE: A STUDY OF RECORDED PERFORMANCES BY GEORGE ROBERTS, “MR. BASS TROMBONE” Jonathan K. Yeager, B.A., M.M. Dissertation Prepared for the Degree of DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS December 2006 APPROVED: Vern Kagarice, Major Professor Darhyl Ramsey, Minor Professor Tony Baker, Committee Member Graham Phipps, Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Music James C. Scott, Dean of the College of Music Sandra L. Terrell, Dean of the Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Yeager, Jonathan K., Interpretive performance techniques and lyrical innovations on the bass trombone: A study of recorded performances by George Roberts, “Mr. Bass Trombone.” Doctor of Musical Arts (Performance), December 2006, 82 pp., 18 illustrations, bibliography, 25 titles. Nicknamed “Mr. Bass Trombone” for his role as a prominent, trailblazing recording artist, George Roberts (b. 1928) has often been recognized as redefining the role of the bass trombone in popular music as well as setting new standards for technical refinement and expressive possibilities of the instrument. Through two interviews and a comparison between ten recorded performances by Roberts and corresponding lead sheets, I make observations about Roberts’ performance techniques and illustrate various examples of those techniques. The document includes 35 pp. of interview transcriptions. Copyright 2006 by Jonathan K. Yeager ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank those who assisted in the preparation of this document. Specifically, I would like to thank George Roberts for providing his time and thoughts; Vern Kagarice for his guidance and assistance in securing sources; Matthew Litwaitis for his help in locating resources; Ben van Dijk, Bob Hughes, and Douglas Yeo for providing comments; Keith Pawlak at the University of Arizona, John R. -
Instead Draws Upon a Much More Generic Sort of Free-Jazz Tenor
1 Funding for the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program NEA Jazz Master interview was provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. BILL HOLMAN NEA Jazz Master (2010) Interviewee: Bill Holman (May 21, 1927 - ) Interviewer: Anthony Brown with recording engineer Ken Kimery Date: February 18-19, 2010 Repository: Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Description: Transcript, 84 pp. Brown: Today is Thursday, February 18th, 2010, and this is the Smithsonian Institution National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral History Program interview with Bill Holman in his house in Los Angeles, California. Good afternoon, Bill, accompanied by his wife, Nancy. This interview is conducted by Anthony Brown with Ken Kimery. Bill, if we could start with you stating your full name, your birth date, and where you were born. Holman: My full name is Willis Leonard Holman. I was born in Olive, California, May 21st, 1927. Brown: Where exactly is Olive, California? Holman: Strange you should ask [laughs]. Now it‟s a part of Orange, California. You may not know where Orange is either. Orange is near Santa Ana, which is the county seat of Orange County, California. I don‟t know if Olive was a part of Orange at the time, or whether Orange has just grown up around it, or what. But it‟s located in the city of Orange, although I think it‟s a separate municipality. Anyway, it was a really small town. I always say there was a couple of orange-packing houses and a railroad spur. Probably more than that, but not a whole lot. -
Legends of West Brochure
JAZZ AID P U.S. POSTAGE presents WEST NONPROFIT ORG. PERMIT NO. 1260 LONG BEACH, CA. COAST 3 LEGENDS OF THE WEST 17 Concerts 8 Panel Discussions A Four Day 5 Film Showings Jazz Festival September 29 ~ October 2, 2005 8-0038 Four Points Sheraton-LAX NG BEACH, CA 9080 CA BEACH, NG .O. BOX 8038.O. BOX LO THE ANGELES LOS JAZZ INSTITUTE P WAY OUT WEST 1957 BY WILLIAM CLAXTON lajazzinstitute.org Bud Shank | Johnny Mandel | Chico Hamilton Quintet | Paul Horn BONUS EVENT Frank Morgan | Buddy Collette | Med Flory | Howard Rumsey In our continuing effort to pay tribute to the Lennie Niehaus | Jack Costanzo | Dave Pell Octet | Herb Geller brilliant artists who have Allyn Ferguson’s Chamber Jazz Sextet | Anthony Ortega | Bill Trujillo been significant figures of the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, FEATURING Claude Williamson | Chuck Flores | John Pisano | Fred Katz we are pleased to announce Jazz West Coast 3- ABOUT THE Legends of the West. Festival Los Angeles Legends of the West is a musical celebration of Facts Jazz Institute both the musicians and The Los Angeles Jazz Institute houses the behind the scenes people Dates and maintains one of the largest whose innovative explorations SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2, 2005 jazz archives in the world.All styles created a unique jazz scene and eras are represented with a here on the west coast. Place special emphasis on the preservation The Four Points Sheraton at LAX and documentation of jazz in southern In addition to 17 concerts, 9750 Airport Blvd., California. Many artists personal there will also be film showings, Los Angeles, CA 90045 collections are being preserved at panel discussions, photo exhibits The special convention rate is the Institute including the archives and special presentations where $82 and $92 per night. -
Primary Sources: an Examination of Ira Gitler's
PRIMARY SOURCES: AN EXAMINATION OF IRA GITLER’S SWING TO BOP AND ORAL HISTORY’S ROLE IN THE STORY OF BEBOP By CHRISTOPHER DENNISON A thesis submitted to the Graduate School-Newark Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Master of Arts M.A. Program in Jazz History and Research Written under the direction of Dr. Lewis Porter And approved by ___________________________ _____________________________ Newark, New Jersey May, 2015 ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS Primary Sources: An Examination of Ira Gitler’s Swing to Bop and Oral History’s Role in the Story of Bebop By CHRISTOPHER DENNISON Thesis director: Dr. Lewis Porter This study is a close reading of the influential Swing to Bop: An Oral History of the Transition of Jazz in the 1940s by Ira Gitler. The first section addresses the large role oral history plays in the dominant bebop narrative, the reasons the history of bebop has been constructed this way, and the issues that arise from allowing oral history to play such a large role in writing bebop’s history. The following chapters address specific instances from Gitler’s oral history and from the relevant recordings from this transitionary period of jazz, with musical transcription and analysis that elucidate the often vague words of the significant musicians. The aim of this study is to illustratethe smoothness of the transition from swing to bebop and to encourage a sense of skepticism in jazz historians’ consumption of oral history. ii Acknowledgments The biggest thanks go to Dr. Lewis Porter and Dr. -
Bob Gordon Discography
BOB GORDON DISCOGRAPHY BOB GORDON RECORDINGS, CONCERTS AND WHEREABOUTS Bob Gordon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, June 11, 1928. He passed away in a car accident between Hollywood and San Diego, CA., August 28, 1955 by Kenneth Hallqvist, Sweden January 2019 Bob Gordon DISCOGRAPHY - Recordings, Concerts and Whereabouts by Kenneth Hallqvist - page No. 1 INTERNAL INFORMATION Colour markings for physical position: IKEA-boxes with Bob Gordon = GREEN IKEA-boxes with Lars Gullin = YELLOW IKEA-boxes with Gerry Mulligan = BLUE Shelves = ORANGE Cupboard = RED Bob played tenor sax with: Shorty Sherock (1946) Alvino Ray (1948-1951) Billy May (1952) Horace Heidt (1952-1953) George Redman (1954) Search for LPs/CDs: GNP J.S.L.P. 50.042: "Maynard Ferguson - Dimensions" (Trip Jazz LP available) EMArcy LP #MG 36044: "Lyle Murphy: Four saxophones in twelwe tones" (10" LP 1955) Mercury CD EJD-1016: COMPACT JAZZ - Maynard Ferguson with Bob Gordon (released in Japan 1989) EMArcy CD #3071: "Introducing Bob Gordon" Bob Gordon DISCOGRAPHY - Recordings, Concerts and Whereabouts by Kenneth Hallqvist - page No. 2 Abbreviations used in this discography acc accordion mda mandola arr arranger mdln mandolin as alto saxophone mel melodica b bass (contrabass or double bass) mgs Moog synthesizer b-cl bass clarinet oboe oboe b-tb bass trombone oca ocarina b-tp bass trumpet org organ bars baritone saxophone p piano bgs bongos panfl pan flute bjo banjo perc percussion bnd bandoneon saxes saxophones bs bass saxophone sop soprano saxophone bsn bassoon st-d steel drums cgs -
Radio 3 Listings for 11 – 17 October 2008 Page 1 of 39
Radio 3 Listings for 11 – 17 October 2008 Page 1 of 39 SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2008 05:15AM Handel, Georg Frideric (1685-1759) SAT 01:00 Through the Night (b00dryh0) Solitudini amate & Aure, Fonti, ombre gradite – from the opera With John Shea. 'Alessandro' Sophie Boulin (soprano), La Petite Bande, Sigswald Kuijken 01:01AM (director) Handel, Georg Frideric (1685-1759) Saul - oratorio in 3 acts 05:22AM Neal Davies (Saul), Andreas Scholl (David), Mark Padmore Nielsen, Carl (1865-1931) (Jonathan), Susan Gritton (Merab), Deborah York (Michal), Paul Serenata in vano for clarinet, horn, bassoon, cello and double Agnew (High Priest), Jonathan Lemalu (Ghost of Samuel), Tom bass (FS.68) Phillips (Abner), Julian Clarkson (Doeg), Angus Smith (an Kari Krikku (clarinet), Jonathan Williams (horn), Per Hannisdahl Amalekite), Gabrieli Consort and Players, Paul McCreesh (bassoon), Øystein Sonstad (cello), Katrine Øigaard (double (director) bass) 03:44AM 05:29AM Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847) Kabalevsky, Dmitri (1904-1987) Sextet for piano and strings in D major (Op.110) Overture: Colas Breugnon Elise Båtnes (violin), Lars Anders Tomter & Johannes Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Uri Mayer (conductor) Gustavsson (violas); Ernst Simon Glaser (cello), Katrine Öigaard (bass), Enrico Pace (piano) 05:35AM Rachmaninov, Sergey (1873-1943) 04:11AM Étude-tableau in D major (Op.39 No.9) Schubert, Franz (1797-1828) Matti Raekallio (piano) Impromptu No.4 in A flat – from [4] Impromptus for piano (D.899) 05:39AM Arthur Schnabel (recorded on Welte Mignon Rolls in 1905) Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1759-1791) 4 Kontra Tänze (KV.267) 04:19AM English Chamber Orchestra, Mitsuko Uchida (conductor) Frescobaldi, Girolami (1583-1643), arr. -
WAY out WEST Brochure
P.O. Box 8038 Long Beach, CA 90808-0038 WAY OUT WEST The Los Angeles Jazz Institute presents WAY OUT WEST a celebration of big bands on the west coast past and present THE CROWNE PLAZA REDONDO BEACH & MARINA HOTEL OCTOBER 5-8, 2000 SCHEDULED TO APPEAR MAYNARD B FERGUSON IG BOP ’S WAY OUT NOUVEAU WILSON ’m very pleased to announce a four day jazz festival set to take ERALD I HE G place October 5th through the 8th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in T WEST ORCHESTRA Redondo Beach, a very popular venue for many of our previous events. T The focus this year is “Way Out West”-Big Bands on the West Coast- HE BILL HOLMAN Past and Present. ORCHESTRA Following in the footsteps of “Back To Balboa”, “Early Autumn”, “Blowin’ Up A Storm”, “Modern Sounds” and “Jazz West Coast I & II”, GIBBS’ “Way Out West” will feature concerts, panel discussions, film showings, TERRY THE BAND vendors offering compact discs, records, memorabilia— and much more! DREAM This incredible gathering includes many of the most outstanding THE CLAYTON big bands in the world, all featuring an amazing array of jazz soloists. -HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA Full registration is $300.00 which includes admission to all events or, you can purchase individual event tickets which range from $10-$25. DATES October 5-8, 2000 For the first time, full registrants will have reserved seating for all THE BOB FLORENCE concerts. Seats will be assigned in the order registrations are received. LIMITED EDITION PLACE The Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina Hotel SEND YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: 300 North Harbor Drive THE PHIL NORMAN Redondo Beach, CA 90277 The Los Angeles Jazz Institute TENTET P.O. -
The Legacy of S Ta N K E N to N
THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND JAZZ AMBASSADORS The Legacy of S TA N K ENTON Washington, D.C. “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” he Jazz Ambassadors is the Concerts, school assemblies, clinics, T United States Army’s premier music festivals, and radio and televi- touring jazz orchestra. As a component sion appearances are all part of the Jazz of The United States Army Field Band Ambassadors’ yearly schedule. of Washington, D.C., this internation- Many of the members are also com- ally acclaimed organization travels thou- posers and arrangers whose writing helps sands of miles each year to present jazz, create the band’s unique sound. Concert America’s national treasure, to enthusi- repertoire includes big band swing, be- astic audiences throughout the world. bop, contemporary jazz, popular tunes, The band has performed in all fifty and dixieland. states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Ja- Whether performing in the United pan, and India. Notable performances States or representing our country over- include appearances at the Montreux, seas, the band entertains audiences of all Brussels, North Sea, Toronto, and New- ages and backgrounds by presenting the port jazz festivals. American art form, jazz. The Legacy of Stan Kenton About this recording The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band presents the first in a series of recordings honoring the lives and music of individuals who have made significant contri- butions to big band jazz. Designed primarily as educational resources, these record- ings are a means for young musicians to know and appreciate the best of the music and musicians of previous generations, and to understand the stylistic developments leading to today’s litera- ture in ensemble music. -
VIDO MUSSO Discography Thanks to Daniel Gugolz, Bob Sunenblick and Leo T
VIDO MUSSO Discography Thanks to Daniel Gugolz, Bob Sunenblick and Leo T. Sullivan for Research Assistance Vido Musso, tenor saxophone on all tracks: Benny Goodman (cl) and His Orchestra: Pee Wee Erwin, Sterling Rose, Gordon Griffin, tpts; Red Ballard, Murray McEachern, trbs; Hymie Schertzer, Bill DePew, as; Dick Clark, Arthur Rollini, ts; Jess Stacy, pno; Alan Reuss, gtr; Harry Goodman, sb; Gene Krupa, dms; Fletcher Henderson, arr*; Jimmy Mundy, arr**; Helen Ward, vcl*** Hollywood, CA, August 21, 1936 97748-1 St. Louis Blues* Victor 25411 97750-1 Love Me or Leave Me* Victor 25406 97751-2 Bugle Call Rag Victor LP LPM-10022 Teddy Wilson (pno) and His Orchestra: Gordon Griffin, tpt; Benny Goodman, cl*; Alan Reuss, gtr; Harry Goodman, sb; Gene Krupa, dms; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Helen Ward (as Vera Lane), vcl**; Red Harper, vcl*** Los Angeles, August 24, 1936 LA-1158-A You Came To My Rescue*/** Brunswick 7739 LA-1159-A Here's Love In Your Eyes*/** - LA-1160-A You Turned The Tables On Me*** Brunswick 7736 LA-1161-A Sing, Baby, Sing*** - Benny Goodman (cl/as#) and His Orchestra: Gordon Griffin, Zeke Zarchy, Ziggy Elman, tpts; Red Ballard, Murray McEachern, trbs; Hymie Schertzer, Bill DePew, as; Arthur Rollini, ts; Jess Stacy, pno; Alan Reuss, gtr; Harry Goodman, sb; Gene Krupa, dms; Fletcher Henderson, arr*; Jimmy Mundy, arr**; Helen Ward, vcl*** New York City, October 7, 1936 0798-1 When a Lady Meets a Gentleman Down South*** Victor 25434 0799-1 You're Giving Me a Song and Dance*** - 02101-1 Organ Grinder's Swing Victor 25442 02102-1 Peter -
GREYHOUND and Thanks* Down Beat Readers Rendition Makes It
i hicago, January 11. 1953 Record Reviews DOWN BEAT up there with Burns and Sauter. spoken commentary to Maybelle’s (.amille Howard blues chanting. Between them, the Record His scoring of Summertime for X-1 emporuneou* Boogie this 11 piece band is the prettiest RHYTHM & BLUES two chicks provide many kicks on kkk Barcarolle Boogie treatment we can remember of the this side; it’s got to be a winner. Record- in thia section are re piano solo an tune; his Pick Yourself Up has Rain, though it lacks Miss McCoy, Fast bougie blues viewed and rated in terms of of ita Reviews form, continuity, Ii u in o r, and is a powerful blues. (Okeh 6931.) the first side has good beat broad general appeal. If they but (Jumped from Page 15) leaves room for a flock of terrific kind with the aid of brushes, are of interest from the musical little distinction. The off-beat Of performances. Economically, this solos. Otis Blackwell standpoint, they are marked fenbach overleaf has a better may not be the greatest buy of Rolf Ericsons trumpet. Arne *★ U ake Up Fool with i sharp (#), or. if excep chance. (Specialty 119.) the year (only four numbers, each pomnerus' alto, Carl-Henricl Nor- tionally interesting, a double kkk Please Help Me Find My four or five minutes long, on one *n s tenor, Lars Guilin s baritone, -harp (##). H ay Home Ivory Joe Hunter I P), but musically it’s one of the Hallbergs piano, Ake Pers- A brutal, brittle beat with a Hockin’ Chair Boogie best of its kind in recent months. -
SCHMOE (SYLVAN ELHAY): LEADING ADELAIDE JAZZ SAXOPHONIST and PERSONALITY by Ted Nettelbeck*
SCHMOE (SYLVAN ELHAY): LEADING ADELAIDE JAZZ SAXOPHONIST AND PERSONALITY by Ted Nettelbeck* __________________________________________________________ chmoe” is Yiddish for “dunderhead”. Sylvan Elhay was given this nickname by a school friend when, at age 14, he persisted, to the annoyance of school “S boys sharing the experience, with repeated attempts to master the clarinet’s high A that concludes Woody Herman’s Golden Wedding. The exchange went something like: (following several unsuccessful SE attempts marked by shrieks and squeaks) “if you play that again you’re a schmoe” (further shrieking and squeaking). The incident captures nicely two critical aspects of Schmoe’s personality; a determination to persevere when faced with a problem and never give up until a solution has been achieved; and indifference to the opinions of others if he believes that the course he is pursuing is correct. Of course, Schmoe knew that he was not a numbskull – far from it; and he was convinced too that practice was the key to __________________________________________________________ *Ted Nettelbeck is a professional jazz pianist and academic. He retired as paid staff recently at the University of Adelaide, where he is now Emeritus Professor in Psychology, and relocated to Melbourne. 1 achieving that note reliably. In fact, he relished the sobriquet, including it in the name of several versions of his band Schmoe & Co, which helped to define the Adelaide jazz scene for several decades; and adopting it to distinguish the jazz personality Schmoe from Dr Sylvan Elhay, the academic in numerical analysis at the University of Adelaide. Schmoe has attributed his lifelong involvement in music to his parents’ love of a wide variety of music. -
Stan Kenton Collection University of North Texas
The Stan Kenton Collection University of North Texas Presented by Terry Vosbein The Stan Kenton Collection • Over 2000 music manuscripts. • Over 600 photographs, a gift from Noel Wedder, Kenton's publicist. • Research materials related to Bob Graettinger, donated by his biographer Robert Morgan. Stan Kenton 1911-1979 Stan Kenton Led an innovative big band from 1940 until his death in 1979. Was instrumental in creating and supporting jazz education opportunities. Artistry In Rhythm 1941-46 Progressive Jazz 1946-48 Innovations In Modern Music 1950-51 New Concepts In Artistry In Rhythm 1951-1954 New Era In Modern Music 1960-65 The Creative World 1970-79 University of North Texas • In 1947 former student Gene Hall created a degree program in Dance Band at North Texas State College. • Leon Breeden took over in 1959 as Director of Jazz Studies. There were seventy jazz students and four Lab Bands. He remained until his retirement in 1981. • The Jazz Studies program, the first of its kind in the country, rose to international prominence during Breeden's tenure. Twenty-nine bands from throughout the country 1960 Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival North Texas State College Lab Band Best Jazz Group Best Big Band Best Trumpet [Marvin Stamm] Outstanding Instrumentalist [Marvin Stamm] “If they ever turn professional, I know a lot of guys who aren't going to like it.” – Stan Kenton Kenton and North Texas • After first hearing the NT Lab Band in 1960 he became heavily involved with their program. • He hired numerous sidemen from the One O'clock Lab band over the years.