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60 Minutes, Bluejay
produced by Catherine Herrick, 1975-, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2006), 13 mins
Scott Pelly revisits Jay Greenberg, a symphony writing teen musical prodigy, who some say is the greatest musical genius to come along in 200 years.
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produced by Catherine Herrick, 1975-, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2006), 13 mins
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Scott Pelly revisits Jay Greenberg, a symphony writing teen musical prodigy, who some say is the greatest musical genius to come along in 200 years.
Date Written / Recorded
2006-11-22
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Catherine Herrick, 1975-, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2006-11-22
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Samuel Adler, 1928-, Robert Greenberg, fl. 2006, Orna Greenberg, fl. 2006, Samuel Zyman, 1956-, Jay Greenberg, 1991-
Topic / Theme
Music, Adolescence, Intelligence, Composers, Family and Culture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3, Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
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directed by Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969 and Sam Pollard, fl. 1989; produced by Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989 and Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media and Public Broadcasting Service, in American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 1 hour 22 mins
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Julie Sacks, fl. 1996, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989, Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Ford Foundation JustFilms, American Masters Pictures, Black Public Media, Public Broadcasting Service
Author / Creator
Ben Shapiro, fl. 1969, Sam Pollard, fl. 1989
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Masters
Speaker / Narrator
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-
Person Discussed
Quincy Jones, 1933-, Harry Belafonte, 1927-, Fab 5 Freddy, 1951-, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Max Roach, 1924-2007, Abbey Lincoln, 1930-2010, Randy Weston, 1926-, Clifford Brown, 1930-1956
Topic / Theme
Drums, Composers, Music composition, Orchestras, Performing arts life, Jazz music, Social reforms, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1966-, Jim Crow laws, 1876-1965
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Max Roach Film, LLC
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The American Negro and His Amazing Music
written by Tim Dennison, Sr. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 76 page(s)
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written by Tim Dennison, Sr. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1963), 76 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Tim Dennison, Sr.
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Vantage Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Interview of Luther Henderson by Steve Rosen, March 27, 1993
written by Luther Henderson, 1919-2003 (1993); edited by James V. Hatch, 1928-; in Artist and Influence, Vol. 12, Artist and Influence, 12:1-211 (1993) (New York, NY: Hatch-Billops Collection, 1993), 39-56
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written by Luther Henderson, 1919-2003 (1993); edited by James V. Hatch, 1928-; in Artist and Influence, Vol. 12, Artist and Influence, 12:1-211 (1993) (New York, NY: Hatch-Billops Collection, 1993), 39-56
Date Written / Recorded
1993
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Oral history
Contributor
James V. Hatch, 1928-
Author / Creator
Luther Henderson, 1919-2003
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Hatch-Billops Collection
Series
Artist and Influence
Topic / Theme
Composers, Entertainment industry, Musical performances, Musicians, Intellectual life, Economics
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1993 by Hatch-Billops Collection, Inc. Reproduced by permission of Hatch-Billops Collection, Inc.
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The Black Composer Speaks
written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
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written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Author / Creator
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Devil's Son-In-Law: The Story of Peetie Wheatstraw & His Songs
written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Paul Garon, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Chapter 3: The Memphis Scene (1953)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 74-85
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 74-85
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Earl Hooker, 1929-1970, Ernest Lane, fl. 1949, Sam Phillips, 1923-2003, Ike Turner, 1931-2007, Boyd Gilmore, Pinetop Perkins, 1913-2011, B. B. King, 1925-2015
Topic / Theme
African American, Composers, Performance practice, Audio recordings, Expression in performance, African American Music, Blues, Guitar, slide
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Composer Credits
written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman; in Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 141-148
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written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman; in Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 141-148
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Vladimir Simosko, 1943-, Barry Tepperman
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
Songs, Composers, African American Music
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The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music
written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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