A portrait of Arnold Shaw sitting in front of a piano with the musical score for "The Promise of Easter Passover," most likely in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The musical score for "That's the Promise of Easter Passover," with music and lyrics by Arnold Shaw. It is copyright (1982) by Ghita M. Shaw and assigned to Surosalida Music Company. Related documents consist of a letter from Char Cruze and lyrics sheets.
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This interview conducted by Cork Proctor and is part of the Arnold Shaw Collection at UNLV University Libraries Special Collections. It has been added to the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project with Mr. Morris?s permission. In this conversation, Morris reflects upon his career, how he got started as a musician, and the wide range of influential artists he has worked with over the years, as a drummer, musical director and talent manager. Stories include playing with Louis Prima, live and on his albums; serving as Elvis? musical director; filling in for Frank Sinatra?s drummer; entertaining Howard Hughes; and playing at President John F. Kennedy?s inauguration.
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