Northwestern PhD candidate DeMott to continue dissertation work
DeMott, a Northwestern Ph.D. candidate, will continue work on his dissertation. He holds a KU bachelor of science in education and a Missouri University in Kansas City master's in history, government and English. He arrived in the fall of a year not specified.
Soviet Style Jazz Echoes Swing and Big Band Roots
A note on cultivating home-grown jazz contrasts Soviet style influences with American 1930s and 1940s swing and big-band sounds, exploring how regional flavors shape the genre.
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Jazz Festival Marks Soviet Jazz Break With West
In Tallinn, the first world jazz festival in the Soviet Union opens after years of denunciation. Performers include the Charles Lloyd quartet and Monty Sunshine, with Willis Conover linked to VOA. Western broadcasts and records helped Soviet players learn, as officials note growing acceptance.
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DeMott to Leave KU for Medill Post
John DeMott, assistant professor of journalism at Kansas University since 1962, has resigned to take a teaching job at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The resignation becomes effective at year end. He will teach master’s degree candidates there.
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