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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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produced by Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958 (Folkways Records, 1958), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Edward A. Kahn, fl. 1958
Date Published / Released
1958
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Basic Jazz on Long Play
written by John Lucas, 1917-2001 (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 103 page(s)
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written by John Lucas, 1917-2001 (Northfield, MN: Carleton College, 1954), 103 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
John Lucas, 1917-2001
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Carleton College
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Bert Williams (1915-1921)
performed by Bert Williams, 1874-1922, Bert Williams (1915-1921) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by Bert Williams, 1874-1922, Bert Williams (1915-1921) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1915
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Bert Williams, 1874-1922
Author / Creator
Bert Williams, 1874-1922
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Bert Williams, 1874-1922
Topic / Theme
African American, Rhythm and blues music, Audio recordings, Blues, Vocals, male
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Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 12 (1945-1947)
performed by Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 12 (1945-1947) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
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performed by Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958, Big Bill Broonzy Vol. 12 (1945-1947) (Document Records, 1995), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958
Author / Creator
Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Big Bill Broonzy, 1893-1958
Topic / Theme
African American, Rhythm and blues music, Audio recordings, Blues, Guitar, electric, Harmonica
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Bill Evans: Time Remembered
directed by Bruce Spiegel, fl. 1989-2015; produced by Bruce Spiegel, fl. 1989-2015 (Privately Published, 2015), 1 hour 25 mins
Bill Evans: Time Remembered is a 90-minute documentary film, produced by Bruce Spiegel, which tells the story of Bill Evans' turbulent life and his contribution to jazz music. The film was self-funded by the producer who traveled and interviewed approximately 40 people over a 7 year period of time. Several well-r...
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directed by Bruce Spiegel, fl. 1989-2015; produced by Bruce Spiegel, fl. 1989-2015 (Privately Published, 2015), 1 hour 25 mins
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Bill Evans: Time Remembered is a 90-minute documentary film, produced by Bruce Spiegel, which tells the story of Bill Evans' turbulent life and his contribution to jazz music. The film was self-funded by the producer who traveled and interviewed approximately 40 people over a 7 year period of time. Several well-renowned musicians are included in the film including Tony Bennett, Dr. Billy Taylor, singer Jon Hendricks, and jazz pianist Bill Charla...
Bill Evans: Time Remembered is a 90-minute documentary film, produced by Bruce Spiegel, which tells the story of Bill Evans' turbulent life and his contribution to jazz music. The film was self-funded by the producer who traveled and interviewed approximately 40 people over a 7 year period of time. Several well-renowned musicians are included in the film including Tony Bennett, Dr. Billy Taylor, singer Jon Hendricks, and jazz pianist Bill Charlap. The film also compiles a wide range of historical information about the jazz pianist including his first TV recording which appeared on CBS Look Up and Live in April 1958, playing "Come Rain or Come Shine". According to producer Bruce Spiegel, it was his during his second interview with drummer Paul Motian that compelled him to complete the film. Spiegel has also noted that several of the people he interviewed in the making of the film are now deceased including Paul Motian, Pat Evans, Connie Atkinson, Jim Hall, Frank Collett, Orrin Keepnews, Gene Lees, Bob Brookmeyer and Don Friedman.
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Documentary
Contributor
Bruce Spiegel, fl. 1989-2015
Author / Creator
Bruce Spiegel, fl. 1989-2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Privately Published
Person Discussed
Bill Evans, 1929-1980
Topic / Theme
Recreational drugs, Musicians, Jazz music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 Bruce Spiegel
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Billie Holiday
directed by Greg Germain, 1947- (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2013), 1 hour 16 mins
This musical pays a tribute to Billie Holiday with her twenty most beautiful songs. If Duke Ellington and Artie Shaw let her sing blues and love, Billie Holiday is also known for fighting against segregation and alcohol.
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directed by Greg Germain, 1947- (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2013), 1 hour 16 mins
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This musical pays a tribute to Billie Holiday with her twenty most beautiful songs. If Duke Ellington and Artie Shaw let her sing blues and love, Billie Holiday is also known for fighting against segregation and alcohol.
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Performance
Author / Creator
Greg Germain, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Windrose (Film distributor)
Person Discussed
Billie Holiday, 1915-1959
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, African-Americans, Singers, Jazz music, Mexicans, Hawaiians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of Windrose Distribution.
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Black And White Piano Vol. 1 (1923-1931)
Black And White Piano Vol. 1 (1923-1931) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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Black And White Piano Vol. 1 (1923-1931) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Seger Ellis, 1904-1995
Topic / Theme
African American, Rhythm and blues music, Audio recordings, Blues, Piano
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Black And White Piano Vol. 2 (1929-1942)
performed by Frank Melrose, 1907-1941, Black And White Piano Vol. 2 (1929-1942) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
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performed by Frank Melrose, 1907-1941, Black And White Piano Vol. 2 (1929-1942) (Document Records, 1998), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Frank Melrose, 1907-1941
Author / Creator
Frank Melrose, 1907-1941
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Frank Melrose, 1907-1941
Topic / Theme
African American, Rhythm and blues music, Audio recordings, Blues, Piano
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Black And White Piano Vol. 3 (1897-1929)
performed by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, Black And White Piano Vol. 3 (1897-1929) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
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performed by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, Black And White Piano Vol. 3 (1897-1929) (Document Records, 2000), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1897
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, Rhythm and blues music, Audio recordings, Blues, Piano
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