"American Rhapsody" (Label: Swing World, sws-11). Tracks include Rhapsody in Blue, Symphony, El Capitan, In The Gloaming, Deep Purple, Medley, Oranges and Lemons, Buckle Down Winsocki, Stealin' Apples, Red Cavalry March, and With My Head In The Clouds.
Part 1: 42 min., 48 sec.
Part 2: 29 min., 58 sec.
"American Rhapsody" (Label: Swing World, sws-11). Tracks include Enlisted Men's Mess, Now I Know, All Through The Night, Don't Be That Way, Put Your Arms Around Me Honey, Keep 'Em Flying, Moon Dreams, Music Makers, and All The Things You Are.
Part 1: 42 min., 48 sec.
Part 2: 29 min., 58 sec.
Volume one of Joe Bell's scrapbook containing 64 photographs.
Contents relating to World War II Europe 1941-1945 and post-war.
On the Apollo label - Georgie Auld and Orchestra. "Concerto For Tenor" composed by Bud Johnson. "Taps Miller" composed by Count Basie.
Savoy Records. "Honeysuckle Rose" and "Blue Skies" by Ben Webster with Johnny Guarnieri - piano; Oscar Pettiford - bass; David Booth - drums.
The recorded endorsement to the electors sent by Paul Robeson when Fred Rose ran for re-election in Montreal-Cartier in 1945. This is a copy of the recording given to Merrily Weisbord by Fred Rose when she visited him in Poland (See in The Strangest Dream, p. 137).
Weisbord, MerrilyThe fonds provides an overview of Myron Sutton's musical career in the United States and Canada, particularly Montreal. It documents the careers of the various bands with which Myron Sutton was affiliated, and those he led, including the Royal Ambassadors and the Canadian Ambassadors. It also provides general information on the jazz music scene and Montreal night life during the 1930s.
The fonds consists of sound recordings and a scrapbook containing correspondence, contracts, programs, press clippings, and photographs.
Sutton, MyronThis recording is identical to P240-11-0024.
Weisbord, MerrilyThe Dorothy Harper collection contains materials documenting the the life of Dorothy Harper, specifically her interest in jazz music.
The collection contains two sound recordings and 54 photographs. A number of the photographs showcase jazz clubs in Montreal, including the Café Esquire and El Morocco. Other images show Oscar Peterson in concert, while many depict scenes from Dorothy Harper's life in Montreal in the mid-1940s.
Harper, DorothySeries contains 54 photographs documenting the daily life of Dorothy Harper. Photographs, which include portraits and landscapes, were mostly taken in Quebec, specifically in Montreal, Sainte- Agathe, Saint-Sauveur, and Sainte-Adèle. Photographs also showcase scenes in Ottawa, Ontario; Burlington, Vermont; and New York City, New York. Significantly, a number of photographs were taken inside jazz clubs in Montreal, including Café Esquire and El Morocco. Three photographs depict Oscar Peterson in concert.
On the Swan label - Don Redman's Orchestra. Featuring Hot Lips Page, Dick Vance, Harold Johnson - trumpets; Henderson Chambers - trombone; Don Byas - tenor sax; Burnie Peacock - alto sax; Bob Wyatt - piano; Cozy Cole - drums. "Midnite Mood" composed/arranged by Henry Glover. "Mickey Finn" composed by Don Redman.
Series contains two phonographic records by Oscar Peterson and Eddie Baxter. The first contains the songs "Just You and Me" and "Body and Soul" (cracked). The second contains "Laura" and "I got Rhythm."
On the Continental label - Side A: "(She's) He's Funny That Way" from the MGM Picture "The Postman Rings Twice" by Mary Osborne with Mary Lou Williams' Girl Stars. Mary Lou Williams - piano; Bridget O'Flynn - vibraharp; Bea Taylor - bass. Composed by Rich A. Whiting and Neil Moret. Side B: "D.D.T" by Mary Lou Williams' Girl Stars. Mary Lou Williams - piano; Bridget O'Flynn - vibraharp; Mary Osborne - guitar; Marjory Hyams - drums; Bea Taylor - bass. Composed by Leonard Feather.
Savoy Records. "I'll Always Love You Just the Same" and "Romance Without Finance" by Tiny Grimes Quintette.
Savoy Records. "Run Down" and "Camp Meeting" by Herbie Fields Hot Seven.
Venue possibly in St. Henri district.
Columbia Records. "Sweet Lorraine" by Metronome All Stars with Frank Sinatra. "Nat Meets June" by Metronome All Stars with June Christy and Nat Cole.
Keynote Recordings. "I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams" by Ted Nash Quintet featuring Marie Bryant. "The Girl in my Dreams Tries to Look Like You" by Ted Nash Quintet.
Dial Records. "Trumpet at Tempo" by Howard McGhee Jam Band. "Diggin' for Diz" by Tempo Jazz Men featuring Gabriel on trumpet.
Columbia Records. "Celery Stalks at Midnight" and "Down the Road a Piece" by Will Bradley and his Orchestra, featuring Ray McKinley.
Textual records and graphic materials relating to Far East correspondent 1945-1947.
On the Sensation label - Detroit Lord Nelson and His Boppers. "Stardust" composed by Carmichael. "Ratio and Proportion" composed by Nelson.