Audiotapes, CDs and digital files: an ongoing project to interview and preserve the memories of people important in the jazz world, including jazz musicians, singers, dancers, producers, arrangers, and others. A list of interviewees and interviewers follows.
The following is a list of the individuals who conducted the interviews.
1. Brown, Anthony
2. Baker, Lida
3. Burstein, Julie
Interviewer
2. Bluiett, Hamiet
Arrangement:
This collection is arranged into six series.
Series 1, DAT and CD Original Interview Recordings, 1992-2012
Series 2, Cassette Reference and Master Interview Tapes, 1992-2012
Series 3, Audio CD Reference Copies, 2000-2012
Series 4, Video/CD, 1994-2012
Series 5, Transcripts and Abstracts, 1992-2014
Series 6, Supplemental Documentation, 1992-2012
Biographical / Historical:
The Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program, a project of "America's Jazz Heritage, A Partnership of the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund and the Smithsonian Institution" initiative was created in 1992. More than 150 in-depth oral history interviews were conducted from 1992 through 2002. The collection was transferred to the Archives Center of the National Museum of American History in 2000. Now part of the National Museum of American History's American Music History Initiatives, the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program continues to conduct interviews as funding is available.
The Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program was established to document significant jazz musicians, performers, producers, and business associates in their own words and voices. Program staff contacted and worked with potential interviewees to arrange for interviews. Each interview was conducted by a jazz authority and was recorded on digital audiotape by a professional audio engineer. The interviews averaged 6 hours in length and covered a wide range of topics including early years, initial involvement in music, generally, and jazz specifically, as well as experiences in the jazz music world, including relationships to musicians. The original DAT interview tapes were then dubbed to audiocassettes and CD to create protection and access copies. More recent interviews have been recorded using fully digital technology and the interviews are preserved and made availbel as digital files.
A number of the interviews were conducted as part of the Ella Fitzgerald Oral History Project of the Jazz Oral History Program. Funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, these interviews focus on the life and work of Ella Fitzgerald. The National Endowments for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program continues to support new interviews with NEA Jazz Masters.
For more information about jazz concerts, education, collections, Jazz Appreciation Month, and the Jazz Master orchestra, visit Smithsonian Jazz.
Provenance:
The interviews were made for the Smithsonian Institution under the auspices of the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program supported by America's Jazz Heritage, funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program. Additional interviews were conducted with support from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Researchers must use reference copies.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Release forms exist for most interviews.
[Interviewee name] Interview, Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program Collection, 1992-2014, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
The interviews were made for the Smithsonian Institution under the auspices of the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program and supported by America's Jazz Heritage, funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Oral Histories Program. Additional interviews were conducted with support from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
117 Quejas de Zenaida, Las (Zenaida's Complaints) / Andrés Berlanga. Bajo sexto.
118 Camioncito Pasajero (The Little Bus) / Conjunto Tamaulipas. Accordion.
119 Al Pie de la Tumba (By Your Tomb) / Conjunto Tamaulipas. Accordion.
120 Troquero, El (The Truck Driver) / Conjunto Tamaulipas. Accordion.
121 En Cada Vida Hay Un Momento (In Everyone's Life There Is a Moment) / Leo Garza, Noe Rocha. Accordion,Bajo sexto,Bass,Drum.
122 Quiero Que Sepas (I Want You to Know) / Chavela Ortiz, Raymond Flores. Accordion,Bajo sexto.
123 Besos y Copas (Kisses and Drinks) / Chavela Ortiz, Brown Express (Musical group). Accordion,Bajo sexto.
124 Nubes, Las (The Clouds) / Familia (Musical group), Little Joe & La Familia, Little Joe Hernandez. Accordion,Bajo sexto.
Local Numbers:
Arhoolie.425; Arhoolie.3015
FP-ARH-CD-425
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
1994 El Cerrito, California Arhoolie
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only; No Duplication.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
126 El Chicano / Nortenos de Nuevo Laredo (Musical group). Accordion,Fiddle,Guitar.
Local Numbers:
FP-ARH-CD-7001
Folklyric.7001
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
1994 El Cerrito, California Folklyric
General:
Previously released as 78- or 45-rpm recordings. Originally issued as compact disc. Program notes and English translations of texts (35 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only; No Duplication.
Collection Rights:
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101 Mi Unico Camino / Conjunto Bernal. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
102 La Cuquita / Narciso Martínez. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
103 Feliz Sin Ti / Lydia Mendoza.
104 Cuatro o Cinco / Tony de la Rosa. Accordion.
105 Ausensia / Narciso Martínez. Accordion.
106 Por Tu Ausensia / Carmen y Laura.
107 Mi Pecosita / Beto Villa. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
108 Gregorio Cortez / Maya y Cantu. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
109 Recuerdo Quedo, Un / Trio San Antonio. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
110 Tres Consejos / Hermanas Mendoza. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
111 La Primavera / Juan Lopez. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
112 La Tijerita / Juan Lopez. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
113 Mujer Hermosa / Valerio Longoria. Accordion.
114 Pensamiento / Conjunto Bernal. Bajo sexto,Accordion.
115 Qiereme Vidita / Chelo Silva.
116 Pachuca Blues / Beto Villa. Accordion.
117 La Novia Antonia / Conjunto Bernal.
118 Corina, Corina / Freddie Fender. Guitar.
119 Que Mala / Shades (Rock music group). Bajo sexto,Accordion.
120 Corazon del Pueblo / Isidro Lopez. Accordion.
121 Tarde Pa' Arrepentirnos / Isidro Lopez. Accordion,Saxophone.
122 Porque me Abandonas / Agapito Zúñiga. Accordion.
123 Tu Destino / Lydia Mendoza. Accordion,Twelve string guitar.
124 Nubes, Las / Wally Almendarez. Accordion.
Local Numbers:
FP-ARH-CD-0013-7
FLP.122427
FLP.122427 ;.Arhoolie.341
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
El Cerrito, California Arhoolie 1991
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Texas, United States.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Homage a John F. Kennedy--Los tequeleros--Pretty little dedon--Pajarito herido--Por que ta vas?
Local Numbers:
FP-RINZ-5RR-0790
General:
CDR copy
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Texas
Alabama
Date:
1975 July 2
Contents:
Johny Shines- Nobody's Fault But Mine; Nobody Could Ever take Mother's Place; Alex Chávez- Jesus leave your throne--Camina--Sleep little child; William Hines--unk--This morning when I rose lord--Its no secret what God can do; Prayer changes things--He's got the whole world in his hands-- Jesus you hear me praying; Tom Vennum-intro; Lydia Mendoza--5 songs; Wright Brothers- Since Gold dipped his love in my heart--Moses smote the water--Jonah--What a friend we have in Jesus--Down by the Riverside--Story of Noah
General note:
DPA number 75.756.02
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0490
General:
CDR copy (2 discs)
75.756.02
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 2, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 1, 1975.
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Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 2, 1975.
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Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 2, 1975.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Lydia Mendoza---La feria de las flores--Por un amor--Flores negras--El noviero; Mariachi--El triste--Nunca jamsas--El gavilancillo--Los cascabeles--Los laureles
General note:
DPA number 75.492.02
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0325
General:
75.492.02
CDR copy
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 3, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Texas
Mexico
Date:
1975 July 3
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0326
General:
75.492.03
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 3, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
California
Texas
Date:
1975 July 4
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0332
General:
75.493.01
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 4, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
California
Texas
Mexico
Date:
1975 July 4
Contents:
Lydia Mendoza-unk-unk--Angel de mis Anhelos; Mariachi Tamazula--El carretero--Jesusita en Chihauhua--Cieto lindo--La negra; Lalo Guerrero--Cancion Mexicana--Volver volver; Mariachi--Cuando calietna el sol--Dance instructions--El Cuatro
General note:
DPA number 75.493.02
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0333
General:
CDR copy
75.493.02
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 4, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Texas
Mexico
Date:
1975 July 4
Contents:
Mariachi--El cuatro--Jarabe tapario--Bombas ricas--Alla en el rancho grande--Mi ranchito; Lydia Mendoza--Juan Charraasqueado--Solamente una vez--La valentina--Tengo a mi Lupe--Gabino barrera--Aunquque me hagas librar--Trompetas del diablo--El jarabe largo
General note:
DPA number 75.493.03
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0334
General:
75.493.03
CDR copy
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 4, 1975.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
California
Texas
Mexico
Date:
1975 July 5
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0339
General:
75.494.01
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 5, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Extent:
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
California
New Mexico
Taos (N.M.)
Texas
Date:
1975 July 5
Contents:
Los Pavos Reales--unk--La cuna; Los Allegros de Taos--Un redondo--Jesusita en Chihuahua--unk--Polka--La marcha de los novios; Lydia Mendoza--La feria de los flores--Margarita, Margarita--Por un amor; Lalo Guerrero--La bamba--Tacos for two--Nunca jamas--Elvis Perez
General note:
DPA number 75.494.03
Local Numbers:
FP-1975-7RR-0341
General:
CDR copy
75.494.03
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 5, 1975.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 6, 1975.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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102 Irish Music / Joe Heaney. Scottish Gaelic language,English language.
Local Numbers:
FP-1982-7RR-0070
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, June 24, 1982.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
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Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, June 25, 1982.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, June 25, 1982.
Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
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