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Jonah Jones recording, 1986
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Jones talks about learning to play the alto saxophone and trumpet with the Booker T. Washington Community Center Band, led by Mrs. Bessie L. Allen. He also talks about the bands he most enjoyed performing with in the 1930s and his starring television appearence on "An Evening with Fred Astaire" in 1958.
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Quincy Jones recording, 1970 March 04
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Jones discusses his work composing for film, playing with many different bands and entertainers, including Billy Eckstine.
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Tom Jones recordings, 1981 to 1994
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Jones talks about his upbringing in Pontypridd, Wales, listening to American Black blues and gospel that influenced his style, singing in any venue he could sing in, from church to school to dancehalls and clubs, being 'discovered' by Gordon Mills in 1964, and getting his first hit with "It's Not Unusual" the following year. He continues talking about his musical career to the present.
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Donald Kahn recording, 1987 December 10
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Kahn discusses his father's (Gus Kahn) music career in the 1930's, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with his parents, his father's business relationship with RKO Pictures, and his relationships with other musicians.
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Kimo Kane recording, 1990
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Kane discusses his early life and education, his early music career, his single "Everywhere", his aspirations, and his thoughts on pop music.
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Gabe Kaplan recording, 1976 July 13
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Recorded stage performance.
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Loretta Kaye recordings, 1994 to 1997
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In this group interview, the participants discuss their current projects and answer question posed by Kaye.
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Norman Kaye recording, 1988
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In this telephonic interview, Kaye discusses his early life, his Hawaiian heritage, his military service, moving to Las Vegas in 1951, performing in many cities and on television programs, his relationship to Howard Hughes, becoming poet laureate of Nevada, and his plans to make more albums.
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Bill Kaysing recording, approximately 1969 to 2000
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Kaysing answers questions about his writing and books. He talks to them about his Moon hoax movement and why he believes that the moon landings were a hoax.
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Harry Keliher recording, 1987
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Keliher (a/k/a Harry Pincus), Barry Manilow's biological father, responds to assertions made by a book or article about his relationship with his son.
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