African American composers
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Abrams, Muhal Richard, 1983 April 5
Composer and pianist Muhal Richard Abrams lectured April 5, 1983 at the University of Connecticut (2015-0002/RR97).
RR 97 Hale Smith introduces jazz musician Muhal Richard Abrams. Mr. Abrams spoke about his personal background and continued on with the creation of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).
Ahmad Jamal and Eugene Redmond lecture at the University of Connecticut
Arthur Cunningham lecture at the University of Connecticut
Babatunde "Mike" Olatunji lectures and performs at the University of Connecticut
Billie Lynn Daniel lectures at the University of Connecticut
Bland, Ed, 1982 September 28
Composer and musical director Ed Bland lectured at the University of Connecticut on 9/28/1982 (2015-0002/RR105).
Bown, Patti, 1974 - 1989
Briggs, Charles, 1973 February 6
Charles Briggs lectured at the University of Connecticut on 2/6/1973 (2015-0002/RR111). Charles Briggs talks about himself and his experiences as a successful person in the theatre.
Budd Johnson lecture at the University of Connecticut
Capers, Valerie , 1973 January 30
Classical and jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Valerie Capers lectured on 1/30/1973 (2015-0002/RR115) at the University of Connecticut. Bobby Capers and the trio opened the presentation after which Valerie spoke to the class.
Charles Briggs lectures at the University of Connecticut.
Charles Briggs lectures at the University of Connecticut
Charles Briggs lectures at the University of Connecticut
Charles Hamm lectures at the University of Connecticut
Cunningham, Arthur, 1974 Fall
Composer Arthur Cunningham delivered a lecture in the fall of 1974 (2015-0002/RR131). Arthur Cunningham was an American composer and educator. His students included singer Kate Davidson, producer/engineer Peter Francovilla, and pianist John Ellis.
Daniel, Billie Lynn , 1984 October 30
Composer and opera singer Billie Lynn Daniels lectured on 10/30/1984 (2015-0002/RR136 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR137 reel 2).
RR 136-137 Introduced by Edward O'Connor, Composer and opera singer Billie Lynn Daniels (RR 136-137) performs a sample program of what will late be performed in New York on November 18, 1984. William Zekel accompanies Daniels on lute and guitar and the program begins with Elizabethan music.