Jackson discusses a then-recent earthquake, her relationship with her daughter, an upcoming reunion charity performance by the Jackson family, and past performances of the Jackson Five.
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Jaffee talks about arriving at 52nd Street in New York City in the 1930s, the era of speakeasies, then jazz clubs, and then the striptease joints. He talks about living over a club called the "Three Deuces", Louis Primo, Martha Raye, Jackie Gleason, and many other characters that populated the street.
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James, of the Bob James Trio and Four Play, talks about what it is like to be a jazz keyboardist and record producer, his early and later career, international performances, and audience reactions.
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In this interview, Jarwood talks about his business, the Onyx Club, on 52nd Street, New York City, other clubs in the area, drugs and crime, Lionel Hampton, and his thoughts on 52nd street. In the second portion, Olman, wife of Jarwood's business partner Chauncey Olman, discusses her aversion to marijuana usage in the Onyx Club, and the safety of the area during the 1940s.
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In this telephonic interview, Jeffries discusses his professional life in the 1930s, his relationship with Earl Hines and Duke Ellington, the racism he endured in the 1940s, his strong opposition to anti-Semitism, and only receiving $20 on his hit song "Flamingo" with Duke Ellington. In this interview, Jarwood talks about his business, the Onyx Club, on 52nd Street, New York City, other clubs in the area, drugs and crime, Lionel Hampton, and his thoughts on 52nd street. In the second portion, Olman, wife of Jarwood's business partner Chauncey Olman, discusses her aversion to marijuana usage in the Onyx Club, and the safety of the area during the 1940s.
In this telephonic interview, Jeffries discusses his professional life in the 1930s, his relationship with Earl Hines and Duke Ellington, the racism he endured in the 1940s, his strong opposition to anti-Semitism, and only receiving $20 on his hit song "Flamingo" with Duke Ellington.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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The audio begins with Jennings performing on stage, followed by Jennings responding to interview questions that include his start in the business, his favorite early performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his personal life.
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Interview starts with a recorded song. Jones talks about his childhood, performing in high schools, learning to be an entertainer, his father's influence, his early professional career and working in Las Vegas.
Jones discusses his father Alan Jones, his early life and career, opening for famous comedians such as George Carlin and Bill Cosby, his political views, his relationship with other bands in Las Vegas, and offers encouragement to young musicians.
Jones talks about the different types of music genres and prominent artists within those genres, how these artists have made influential contributions, how he is inspired by them, and why he doesn't understand rap music.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930 Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings Box/Folder: Digital File 00