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The Orchestra of Washington, D.C.
Recording of The Orchestra of Washington, D.C., likely with singer Jack Maggio. The band plays selections that also appear on their lone full-length album, Willis Conover's House of Sounds Presents THE Orchestra, including "Willis" (written for Willis Conover), and "Light Green."
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover on television
Photograph of Willis Conover on television, likely for WNBW (now WRC).
Date:
1951~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chicago Theater of the Air: Yma Sumac
A recording found in Willis Conover's collection of reel-to-reel tapes: Yma Sumac performs at the 22nd annual Chicagoland Music Festival, at Soldier Field.
Date:
August 25, 1951
Creator:
Sumac, Yma
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover Presents "The" Orchestra of Washington, D.C. - 4
A recording only labeled "Sir Oliver," dated November 30, 1951, and likely of "The" Orchestra of Washington, D.C.
Date:
November 30, 1951
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover presents The Orchestra of Washington, D.C., part 1
Recording of a radio program by Willis Conover, featuring recorded selections by The Orchestra of Washington, D.C. Following the theme song, "Early Autumn," the program includes "Roundhouse," "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" (Lea Matthews, vocals), "Light Green," and "Don't Blame Me" (featuring trombonist Earl Swope).
Date:
December 15, 1951
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover presents The Orchestra of Washington, D.C., part 2
Continuation of a radio program by Willis Conover, featuring recorded selections by The Orchestra of Washington, D.C, including "Tiny's Blues," "I Cover the Waterfront" (Jack Maggio, vocals), "Not Really the Blues," "Early Autumn" (program theme), and comments by Conover.
Date:
December 15, 1951
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Orchestra of Washington, D.C., September 10, 1952
The Orchestra of Washington, D.C., as heard on Willis Conover's radio program.
Date:
September 10, 1952
Creator:
The Orchestra of Washington, D.C.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Groggy's Mambo and other selections
A live recording of mambo selections. The title "Groggy's Mambo" appears to refer to Maurice "Groggy" Gervitsch, the proprietor of the Cairo Hotel in Washington, D.C., where Gervitsch organized mambo dances in 1954. The group may have been led by Buddy Rowell.
Date:
1954~
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover interview with Johnny Hodges
Willis Conover interviews Johnny Hodges. The intended program and broadcaster are not stated.
Date:
February 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #131-B, Interview with Kai Winding
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Kai Winding. This is the first interview conducted for Music USA.
Date:
April 15, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #172-B, Interview with Art Tatum
Willis Conover interviews Art Tatum, with selected Tatum recordings. Playlists and schedules within the Conover collection confirm the program was assembled in May, but Tatum's performances in Washington, D.C. in early April provide an approximate interview date.
Date:
May 18, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis & Tatum, Art, 1909-1956
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #181-B, Interview with Billy Taylor
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with pianist Billy Taylor.
Date:
May 25, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #191-B, Interview with Marian McPartland
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Marian McPartland
Date:
June 1, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Willis Conover's House of Sounds, WEAM - Interview with Woody Herman, Bobby Hackett, Louis Armstrong
An interview with Woody Herman, Bobby Hackett, and Louis Armstrong, conducted in late June of 1955, in connection with the performance of Louis Armstrong and His All Stars at the Carter Barron Amphitheater, Washington, D.C.
Date:
June 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #219-B, Interview with George Shearing
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with George Shearing.
Date:
June 22, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #226-B, Interviews with Barney Bigard, Bobby Hackett, Woody Herman, and Louis Armstrong
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and interviews with Barney Bigard, Bobby Hackett, Woody Herman, and Louis Armstrong.
Date:
June 28, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #230-B, Interview with Chet Baker
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Chet Baker.
Date:
June 29, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #251-B, Interview with Eartha Kitt
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Eartha Kitt.
Date:
July 20, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Biography in Rhythm
A 1955 radio program presenting an account of the history of jazz. Willis Conover later adapted this program's introduction for use in the Jazz at the Smithsonian television programs which he hosted.
Date:
July 26, 1955
Creator:
National Broadcasting Company
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #295-B, Interviews with John Lewis and Sarah Vaughan
The entire program for the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and interviews with John Lewis and Sarah Vaughan.
Date:
September 14, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #300-B, Interview with Duke Ellington, Part I
The first part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections. The interview occurs in Part II.
Date:
September 20, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #300-B, Interview with Duke Ellington, Part II
The second part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Duke Ellington.
Date:
September 20, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #310-B, Interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Part I
The first part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Music USA #310-B, Interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Part II
The second part of the jazz hour (second hour) of Music USA, including tune selections and an interview with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Conover, Willis
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library