Skip to main content

Search the Special Collections and Archives Portal

Joe Delaney recordings, 1974 to 1994

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Delaney talks about how he ended up in Las Vegas after his music career. He also talks about how Las Vegas shaped the music and entertainment scenes, and the roles that jazz and blues had in that. Bill Willard ends the interview with a little bit of his own history as well as supporting comments about jazz music.

Delaney talks about his time working for Decca Records, interviewing musicians, the RCA subsidiary "Label X" and music integration. In this extended impromptu interview, Delaney shares stories from his own life while waiting for Louie Bellson, whose plane was delayed. He is joined briefly by Bill Willard before Bellson arrives.

Date

1974 to 1994

Extent

8 digital_files (mp3)

Container

To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
English