Billy Taylor Papers, 1942-2004 [collection]:Bibliographic Record Description: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress

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Billy Taylor Papers, 1942-2004 [collection]

Title: Billy Taylor Papers, 1942-2004 [collection]
Date Created: Span: 1942-2004
Language: English
Form: collection
Physical Description: 137 ft.; 346 boxes
Abstract: Musician, composer, educator, and author-- Dr. Billy Taylor is the consummate renaissance man of jazz. The son of a Washington, DC dentist, Taylor studied saxophone, guitar, and drums before settling on the piano seriously at the age of 13. Billy Taylor has lead music groups large and small throughout his career but is best known for his work with trios consisting of a bassist, a drummer and himself. Taylor's mission in music throughout his life has been to deliver jazz to the masses and is often referred to as "America's Ambassador of Jazz." The Billy Taylor Collection chronicles the life and experiences of Mr. Taylor through his music, writings, business papers, photographs, and various sound and video recorded formats.
Contents Note: Sheet music (1535 items), writings (845), business papers, correspondence, photographs, sound recordings.
Note: Sound and video recordings transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Preferred Citation: Billy Taylor Papers, Music Division, Library of Congress
Access Permissions: 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.
Copyright: Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Subjects: African Americans in the Performing Arts; Jazz; Taylor, Billy; Taylor, Theodora Castion; Albam, Manny; Henderson, Luther; Mardin, Arif; Nelson, Oliver; Wess, Frank; Jazzmobile, Inc.; John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (U.S.)
Call Number: ML31.T43
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress
Finding Aid: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011009

Last Updated: 08-21-2012

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