Guarnieri offers a master class in piano composition, adding commentary, before sitting down to talk about his childhood, learning to love Black jazz pianists and their styles, the importance of moving beyond the mundane. He then talks about his memories of 52nd Street.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Guercio discusses his early life, his first professional job, his career in the 1950s, his relationship with Elvis Presley, his then-current career at the Arizona Charlie's casino, his shows in various casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the future of show business.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Gunty talks about audience reactions and expectations, the start of his professional career, fame and success, seeing comedy as a business, and taking responsibility for the character you present.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Hackett gives his opinion on the differences between old and new style comedians, offering his approval of their choice to push for TV shows, and the end of the nightclub circuit.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Haggard briefly outline his early life and then talks about the "Bakersfield Sound" of country music, including popular musicians, venues, and publishing efforts.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Haggart details his interest in visual art, his early musical career, his thoughts on Bob Crosby (Bing Crosby's younger brother), his art gallery, his playing style, and includes short performance.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Hannah speaks about his early life, his introduction to music by a farmhand, his formal education in music composition, his thoughts of music on college campuses, his time in a swing band, his family, and his relationship with Barbara Streisand.
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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