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Posted by: David Plylar
The following is a guest post from Lara Szypszak of the Music Division. It’s that time of year again–time to reserve your tickets for all upcoming Concerts from the Library of Congress events from January through June 2018! This is a chance to attend an outstanding range of free events, and an opportunity to experience …
Posted in: Concerts and Events, Jazz, Musicians
Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
The following is a guest blog by 2016-2017 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar Ingrid Monson. “Finding Afro-Kola at the Library of Congress” Ingrid Monson, Harvard University 2016-2017 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar For scholars and researchers interested in jazz, a visit to the Music Division of the Library of Congress can be a rewarding improvisation …
Posted in: African American History, Composers, Copyright Deposits, Guest bloggers, Jazz, Musicians, New Acquisitions, Special Collections
Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
The following is a guest blog by 2016-2017 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar Ingrid Monson. “Courage and Improvisation: The Max Roach Papers” Ingrid Monson, Harvard University 2016-2017 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar As I sat going through box after box of the Max Roach Papers in the Music Division at the Library of Congress, the …
Posted in: African American History, Composers, Guest bloggers, Jazz, Musicians, New Acquisitions, Sheet Music, Special Collections
Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
The following is a guest blog by 2016-2017 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar John Szwed. Notes on My Visit to the Music Division By John Szwed I’ve visited the Library of Congress a number of times over the years for many different reasons, sometimes for research on a writing project, at others just out of curiosity. …
Posted in: Composers, Concerts and Events, Curators, Jazz, New Acquisitions, Sheet Music, Special Collections
Posted by: Cait Miller
Tomorrow, April 25, marks the one and only Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday. Fitzgerald’s impact on American music is undeniable, and her legacy and influence continue to inspire new generations of artists today. To celebrate the First Lady of Song on her special day, the Library’s Jazz Specialist Larry Appelbaum will give a talk tomorrow …
Posted in: African American History, Birthdays, Jazz, Musicians, Special Collections, Women in Music
Posted by: David Plylar
This Week at the Library: Wednesday, 4/19, 7:00 pm – Bibliodiscotheque Film Screening: Pump Up the Volume (Film) Friday, 4/21, 6:30 pm – Conversation with Steven Isserlis (Interview) Friday, 4/21, 8:00 pm – Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih (Concert) Saturday, 4/22, 11:00 am – #Declassified: “In Bach’s Hand” (Lecture) Saturday, 4/22, 6:30 pm – John Szwed: “Painting …
Posted in: Composers, Concerts and Events, Curators, Film Music, Interviews, Jazz, Musicians, New Acquisitions, Special Collections
Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
Legendary saxophone player Gerry Mulligan (1927-1996) would have turned 90 today (April 6th)! In commemoration of his birthday and Jazz Appreciation Month, we invite you to explore the Gerry Mulligan Collection at the Library of Congress. Below are links to the collection finding aid, articles, and some fun digital resources. If you have any reference …
Posted in: Birthdays, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Musicians, New Acquisitions, Special Collections
Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
This Week at the Library: Tuesday, 3/7, 12:00 pm – Obsession, Collection, Donation: Dayton C. Miller (Lecture) Wednesday, 3/8, 2:00 pm – The Sounds of Feminist Revolution (Lecture) Thursday, 3/9, 7:00 pm – Miles and Trane as Living Ancestors (Lecture) ***** Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – 12:00 pm [Lecture] Obsession, Collection, Donation: Dayton C. Miller, …
Posted in: Composers, Concerts and Events, Curators, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Musicians, New Acquisitions, Sheet Music, Special Collections, Staff
Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
This Week at the Library: Tuesday, 2/28, 12:00 pm – Hindemith’s Musical Responses to WWI (Lecture) Wednesday, 3/1, 12:00 pm – Ingrid Monson (Interview) Friday, 3/3, 6:30 pm – American Luthier: Carleen Hutchins (Lecture) Friday, 3/3, 8:00 pm – Hagen Quartet (Concert) ***** Tuesday, February 28, 2017 – 12:00 pm [Lecture] Hindemith’s Musical Responses to …
Posted in: Composers, Concerts and Events, Curators, Exhibitions, Interviews, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Musicians, Sheet Music, Special Collections, Staff