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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialPearl Bailey papers, 1931, 1950-1992 Pearl Bailey was an American singer and actress who established herself as a prominent nightclub entertainer on the East Coast during the mid-twentieth century. She also appeared in several Broadway productions, including House of Flowers and Hello, Dolly! Bailey also starred as Maria in the 1959 filmed production of Porgy and Bess. She later hosted her own televised variety series, the Pearl Bailey Show,...
- Contributor: Phillips, Lloyd (Pianist) - Holman, Bill - Bailey, Pearl - Carter, Benny - Baker, Buddy - Paich, Marty - Redman, Don - Hayes, Jack - Davies, Lew - Bellson, Louie
- Date: 1931
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialCarmen McRae collection of musical arrangements and other materials, 1931-1993 Carmen Mercedes McRae (1920-1994) was an American jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, and recording artist. The papers chiefly contain musical arrangements and lead sheets for approximately 800 songs. While many of the arrangements include both full scores and parts, the majority are lead sheets or parts used for her small group performances. The papers also include a small amount of correspondence, photographs, song lists, program...
- Contributor: Clayton, John - Holman, Bill - Boland, Francy - Burns, Ralph - McRae, Carmen - Sebesky, Don - Matz, Peter - Keating, John - Carter, Benny - Mardin, Arif ... Clayton, John - Holman, Bill - Boland, Francy - Burns, Ralph - McRae, Carmen - Sebesky, Don - Matz, Peter - Keating, John - Carter, Benny - Mardin, Arif - Wilkins, Ernie - Nelson, Oliver - Jones, Thad - Jones, Jimmy - Katz, Fred - Simmons, Norman - Rogers, Shorty - Pierce, Nat - DI Novi, Gene
- Date: 1931