Paramount Reissues and Jazz Documents Worth Collecting
A reader reviews Paramount reissues from 1923 to 1930, praising their historical value and rarity. Notable inclusions feature Will Ezell, Char lie Spand, Blind Blake, Ma Rainey, Jelly Roll Morton, Lux Lewis, Leadbelly, and Debby Bragg. The piece also notes upcoming releases and references Perry Como and Bill Lawrence, with commentary on bop’s evolving smoothness and future place in American music history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
University School of Music
Capitol
Graduation reflections on learning and culture at Kent State
The writer recalls Harvard graduates’ claim that college teaches little, then reflects on personal lessons from four years. He cites chemistry basics, impeachment, literature, and social topics, noting the value of memory, debate, and ivycovered pursuits as he prepares for life beyond campus.
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Harvard
Kent State
Benchley
Tom Jakmides
Smith and Webb Named in Local Community Note
Local newspaper fragment mentions Jim E. Smith and Kenneth Webb in a readable community notice. Details are limited but identify two individuals involved in the item.
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Jim E. Smith
Kenneth Webb
WKSU Schedule Highlights Weekly Lineup
The schedule lists daily blocks from Monday to Friday with programs across music news and drama. Notable entries include Broadway Showcase, Jazz You Like It, Slow and Low, Adventures of the Beard, and Music Roundtable along with several news segments and a student circle.
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Jimmie Lunceford
Bob West
Charles Elrick
Harding Olson
Clem Scerback
Nick Bozeka
Phyllis Phillips
Beverly Ash
Robert West
Dave Freed
Father Of The Bride Subtly Humorous Social Rite Drama
Edward Streeter depicts a father's losing battle with wedding rituals as the Banks family navigates engagement notices bridesmaids caterers photographers and decorators. The tone is mildly satirical with quiet humor and cartoons by Gluyas Williams, leaving readers with a lingering sense of the social theatre surrounding a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Streeter
Stanley Banks
Billy Rose
Banks
Mr. Banks
Mr. Streeter
Gluyas Williams
Frank Farrara
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Girgash
William Girgash
Stater
Matt Fenn
Mayflower
Akron
Record
Courier-Tribune
Paul Ryan
Lincoln Hackim
Bob Morrison
Steiner- Davis
Will Ezell
Perry Como
Chesterfield
America
Bill Lawrence
Frankie Laine
Como
Godfrey
Lennie Tristano
Wow
Miles Davis
Jeru
H.so
Johnson
Gershwin
English Department
Cesses
Neneseene Art Garner
George Scriven
Dan Dana
Sowwepecures
Carol Hart
Glenn Andrews
Chuck
Kojabashian Ee
Bill
Kalaher
Society
Wy Eine
Joe Friedman
Bob Steffy
Dick Ellers
Ray Novak
WKSU
Brigadoon
Gene Mekler
Jim Smith
Larry Laraway
Bill Zucchero
Phil Newman
Dick Hartman
al New
Marion del Vecchio
Father of the Bride
Simon and Schuster
Bibler
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