Bhumibol Adulyadej (King of Thailand) Collection Span: 1946-1954 Bulk: 1946-54 English, Thai collection 1 ft. 1 boxes Crowned in 1946, Bhumibol Adulyadej (b. 1927)is the King of Thailand, currently the world's longest reigning monarch. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and educated in the United States and Switzerland, he learned to play a number of reed instruments including the clarinet and soprano saxophone. His chief areas of musical interest are early jazz and 1940's-style swing. He was influenced by Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, and Lionel Hampton, with whom he participated in jam sessions. His own compositions reflect his interest in jazz and swing, but show strong influences of traditional Thai music. The collection consists of a variety of his compositions (some in manuscript, and some printed or photocopied), along with a small quantity of correspondence, clippings, and other documents. Music manuscripts - 13; Printed music - 100; Letters, papers, other - 40 The sound recordings and film were transferred to MBRS in August 2005. No Bhumibol Adulyadej (King of Thailand) Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Adulyadej, Bhumibol Music featuring woodwinds, influenced by Jazz and Thai traditional music. Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Jazz Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 120821 loc.natlib.scdb.200033577