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Interview with Prof. Rich Falco, WPI
February 22, 2011

Rick Stepton

Zen Prevalence of Music in His Life Money and the Music Industry On His Grandfather On His Father On Prejudice His Father's Performance Family and Music High School Years On American Youth Embracing Art Aspect of the Individual On Big Bands and Religion The Inside on Arrangers Composing Dynamic with Buddy Rich Woody Herman's Molding Dynamic On Compromising His Style of Play On the Importance of Humiliation and Fear More on Zen On Bladder Cancer What is Music? A Brief Summary of His Career A Trip to Canada On Buddy Rich Substance Abuse 1992: Second Marriage and Disaster Length of Injury The Buddy Rich Experience On His Favorite Tours Improvisation His Favorite Group Size His Horn

Interview with Chet Williamson
February 17, 2010

Rick Stepton

Career in Jazz Life in New York Current Projects The Friendly Politics of Music Playing with His Group "Stiff Upper Lip" The Big Break

Research at WPI

Prof. Falco talks about the Jazz History Database and the importance of preservation

The Holy Trinity of Milford, MA

Lecture by Steve Minichiello regarding Boots Mussulli, Ziggy Minichiello (Kelly), & Bob Varney

Fred Taylor interviewed by Brian Barlow

Paul's Mall and Jazz Workshop owner Fred Taylor discusses his history and current work with radio personality Brian Barlow

Studio 3

Performances and interviews from the nationally-acclaimed TV series

"Worcester's Jazz History Database"

Jazz Music Blog, by Tom Reney

Visual Arts: Jazz

Photography and paintings, by and about jazz musicians

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