Granz, Norman, 1918-2001
Dates
- Existence: 1918-08-06 - 2001-11-22
Biography
American jazz music impresario and a fundamental figure in American jazz, especially from about 1947 to 1960. He was the founder of five record labels: Clef, Norgran, Down Home, Verve and Pablo.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Charles, Ray and Laine, Cleo, 1976
Boxed set of 2 commercially-produced LPs.
Ellington, Duke et al, 1967-04
Cover excised from a concert program, featuring photo-images of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, for "Jazz at the Philharmonic", Detroit, MI.
Granz, Norman, 1949
Photo featuring producer Norman Granz with two unidentified men.
Norman Granz Presents "Illinois Jacquet", Undated
2 black and white paste-ups for printing and production of a poster or record jacket.
Washington Irving Rucker Jazz collection
A mixed collection including: A movie featuring the South of France with Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington; commercially produced Jazz CDs; reel to reel recording of a jazz session; VHS recording of Norman Granz Presents: Improvisation; commercially produced LP; promo photographs of jazz artists; paste-ups for concert posters; and concert programs.