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American Masters, Season 36, Episode 3, Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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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
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.
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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The Black Composer Speaks
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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)
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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The Devil's Son-In-Law: The Story of Peetie Wheatstraw & His Songs
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
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Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
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The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
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Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 3, Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound
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directed by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997; produced by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC, in Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 53 mins
Japanese-American Andy Akiho is a modern classical composer, virtuoso steel pan player, percussionist, video director and editor—and former sushi chef. But you wouldn’t expect it when talking to him. Filmed in New York City, this special episode combines organic cinema vérité with postmodern music video to e...
directed by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997; produced by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC, in Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 53 mins
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The History of the Blues
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written by Francis Davis, 1946- (New York, NY: Hyperion, 1995), 309 page(s)
written by Francis Davis, 1946- (New York, NY: Hyperion, 1995), 309 page(s)
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Johnson, James P(rice) (
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written by Scott E. Brown; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
written by Scott E. Brown; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
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Johnson, Robert Leroy
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written by David Evans, 1874-1948; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 7 page(s)
written by David Evans, 1874-1948; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 7 page(s)
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Mells, Herbert Franklin
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written by Mark Clague; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 8 page(s)
written by Mark Clague; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 8 page(s)
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