http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8g166g7 No online items Inventory of the Tommy Irvine Jazz Collection SPC.2018.038 Jade Delao California State University Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections 2018-12-05 University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor) 1000 E. Victoria St. Carson, CA 90747 [email protected] URL: https://www.csudh.edu/libarchives/ Inventory of the Tommy Irvine SPC.2018.038 1 Jazz Collection SPC.2018.038 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: California State University Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections Title: Tommy Irvine Jazz Collection creator: Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965 creator: Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959 creator: Eckstine, Billy creator: Garner, Erroll creator: Shearing, George creator: Vaughan, Sarah, 1924-1990 Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.038 Physical Description: 24 boxes Date (inclusive): 1908-1981, undated Date (bulk): 1940-1953 Language of Material: Collection material is in English. Abstract: This collection contains approximately 444 records held in 76 album sets with performances from musicians, many of which fall under the musical genre of jazz. Most of the records are 10" Shellac, 78 RPMs. Notable musicians featured in this collection include: George Shearing, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Erroll Garner, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and others. Physical Description: Shellac, 10'', 78 RPM Conditions Governing Access There are no access restrictions on this collection. Conditions Governing Use All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Preferred Citation [title of item] Tommy Irvine Jazz Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills Immediate Source of Acquisition Loaned by the Irvine family, 2018. Scope and Contents The Tommy Irvine Jazz Collection (1908-1981; bulk 1940-1953) contains approximately 444 records held in 76 album sets with performances from musicians, many of which fall under the musical genre of jazz. Most of the records are 10", Shellac, 78 RPMs. Notable musicians featured in this collection include: George Shearing, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Erroll Garner, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Lester Young, Norman Granz, Teddy Wilson, Glenn Miller, and others. Each album contains an average of 4-10 records with A and B side tracks. Song title and artist performance information is listed in this finding aid, as well as record companies and catalog numbers for each record. For information regarding writing credits, accompanying musicians, and instruments used please contact the CSUDH Gerth Archives and Special Collections department. Processing Information This collection was processed by Jade Delao, 2018. Subjects and Indexing Terms Jazz Inventory of the Tommy Irvine SPC.2018.038 2 Jazz Collection SPC.2018.038 box 1, folder 1 Various Artists 1947-1956 Scope and Contents Artist and song title information Contains: 1. "Answer Me, My Love" and "Why" by Nat "King" Cole, Capitol Records catalog number: 2687 2. "Unforgettable" and "My First and My Last Love" by Nat "King" Cole, Capitol Records catalog number: 1808 3. "Song of Delilah" and "Because of Rain" by Nat "King" Cole, Capitol Records catalog number: 1501 4. "Can't I" and "Blue Gardenia" by Nat "King" Cole, Capitol Records catalog number: 2389 5. "Cheryl" and "Bird Gets the Worm" by Charlie Parker All Stars, Savoy Records catalog number: 952 6. "Goin to Mintons" and "Half-Nelson" by Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, Savoy Records catalog number: 951 7. "Makin' Whoopee" and "Motel" by Gerry Mulligan Quartet, Pacific Jazz catalog number: 604 8. "Nights at the Turntable" and 'Frenesi" by Gerry Mulligan Quartet, Pacific Jazz catalog number: 602 9. "Lullaby of the Leaves" and "Bernie's Tune" by Gerry Mulligan Quartet, Pacific Jazz catalog number: 601 10. "Aren't You Glad You're You" and "Freeway" by Gerry Mulligan Quartet, Pacific Jazz catalog number: 607 box 1, folder 2 George Shearing 1949-1951 Scope and Contents Artsit and song title information contains 1. "I'll Remember April" and "Jumping with Symphony Sid" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10687 2. "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" and "How's Trix?" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10720 3. "I Remember You" and "The Breeze and I" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10986 4. "Roses of Picardy" and "Pick Yourself Up" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10859 5. "The Continental" and "Nothing But D. Best" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10596 6. "In A Chinese Garden (Part 1)" and "In A Chinese Garden (Part 2)" by George Shearing Quintet. MGM Records catalog number: 10647 7. "Moon Over Miami" and "Life With Feather" by George Shearing Quintet, Discovery catalog number: 103 8. "When Your Lover Has Gone" and "Carnegie Horizons" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10763 9. "Little White Lies" and "For You" by George Shearing Quintet, MGM Records catalog number: 10907 box 1, folder 3 Various Artists 1908-1920 Scope and Contents Artist and Song Title Information 1. "Hansel and Gretel - Hexenritt and Knusperwalzer" by Alma Gluck - Louise Homer, Victrola catalog number: 87526 2. "Spanish Dance" and "Liebesfreud" by Alexander Debruille, Pathe catalog number: 020755 3. "Anitra's Dance" by Toscha Seidel, Columbia Graphophone Company catalog number: 79835 Inventory of the Tommy Irvine SPC.2018.038 3 Jazz Collection SPC.2018.038 box 2, folder 1 Various Artists 1945-1955 Scope and Contents Artist and song title information Contains 1. "Bottoms Up" and "Ghost Of A Chance" by Illinois Jacquet and his All Stars, Apollo Records catalog number: 756 2. "Pastel" and "All Of Me" by Illinois Jacquet and his Orchestra, Mercury Records catalog number: 8941 3. "Don't Blame Me" and "Jacquet Blues" by Illinois Jacquet, Savoy Records catalog number: 651 4. "Adams' Alley" and "Black Velvet" by Illinois Jacquet and his Orchestra, RCA Victor catalog number: 22-0027 5. "Robbins' Nest" and "Jacquet Mood" by Illinois Jacquet and his All Stars, Apollo Records catalog number: 769 6. "Don't Blame Me" and "Girl Of My Dreams" by illinois Jacquet All Stars, Savoy Records catalog number: 620 7. "Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol.4 Blues, Pt. 1" and "Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol.4 Blues, Pt.2" by Norman Granz, Disc Asch Recordings catalog number: 6024 8. "Blow Illinois Blow" and "Illinois Blows the Blues" by Illinois Jacquet and jis All Stars, Aladdin Records catalog number: 3001 9. "Bell-Boy Blues, Pt. 1" and "Bell-Boy Blues, Pt. 2" by Norman Granz Jazz at The Philharmonic, Clef Records catalog number: 2001 box 2, folder 2 Sarah Vaughan 1948-1955 Scope and Contents Artist and song title information Contains 1. "You're Mine, You" and "The Nearness Of You" by Sarah Vaughan, Columbia Records catalog number: 50046 2. "I Love The Guy" and "Thinking Of You" by Sarah Vaughan, Columbia Records catalog number: 38925 3. "Tonight I Shall Sleep (With A Smile On My Face)" and "While You Are Gone" by Sarah Vaughan, Columbia Records catalog number: 38512 4. "Street Of Dreams" and "Time To Go" by Sarah Vaughan, Columbia Records catalog number: 39789 5. "The Man I Love" and "Once In A While" by Sarah Vaughan, MGM Records catalog number: 10549 6. 'And This Is My Beloved" and "Easy Come, Easy Go Lover" by Sarah Vaughan, Columbia Records catalog number: 70299 7. "Our Very Own" and "Don't Be Afraid" by Sarah Vaughan, Columbia Records catalog number: 38860 8. "The One I Love (Belongs To Somebody Else)" and "What A Difference A Day Made" by Sarah Vaughan, Musicraft catalog number: 552 Inventory of the Tommy Irvine SPC.2018.038 4 Jazz Collection SPC.2018.038 box 2, folder 3 Various Artists 1937-1953 Scope and Contents Artist and song title information Contains 1. "Kissing Bug" and "Mood To Be Wooed " by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, Victor Records catalog number: 20-1670 2. "Passion Flower" and "Going Out The Back Way" by Johnny Hodges and Orchestra, Victor Records catalog number: 20-2822 3. "Beale Street Blues" and "Transblucency" by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, Victor Records catalog number 20-2326 4. "The Slip Of The Lip" and "Sentimental Lady" by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, Victor Records catalog number: 20-1528 5. "Sophisticated Lady" and "Stormy Weather" by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, Columbia Records catalog number: 35556 6. "Day Dream" and "Junior Hop" by Johnny Hodges and Orchestra, Victor Records catalog number:20-2541 7. "The Minor Goes Muggin' - Fox Trot" and "Tonight I Shall Sleep" by Tommy Dorsey with Duke Ellington, Victor Records catalog number: 45-0002 8. "Magenta Haze" and "Tulip or Turnip" by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, Musicraft catalog number: 483 9. "You Of All People" and "The Creole Love Call" by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, Columbia Records catalog number: 38606 10. "Satin Doll" and "Without A Song" by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. Capitol Records catalog number 2458 11. 'Take The A Train " and 'The Sidewalks Of New York" by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, Victor Records catalog number: 27380 12. "Caravan" and "Azure" by Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, Columbia Records catalog number: 36120 box 3 , folder 1 Billy Eckstine 1946-1950 Scope and Contents Artist and song title information Contains 1. "Fool's Paradise" and "You're Wonderful" by Billy Eckstine, MGM Records catalog number: 10562 2. "Lost In A Dream" and "Sitting By The Window" by Billy Eckstine, MGM Records catalog number: 10602 3.