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Granz, Norman, 1918-2001

 Person

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:

Ellington, Duke et al, 1967-04

 Item
Identifier: 2014.066.1.7
Scope and Contents

Cover excised from a concert program, featuring photo-images of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, for "Jazz at the Philharmonic", Detroit, MI.

Dates: Publication: 1967-04

Granz, Norman, 1949

 Item
Identifier: 2014.066.1.8
Scope and Contents

Photo featuring producer Norman Granz with two unidentified men.

Dates: 1949

Norman Granz Presents "Illinois Jacquet", Undated

 Item
Identifier: 2014.066.1.26
Scope and Contents

2 black and white paste-ups for printing and production of a poster or record jacket.

Dates: Undated

Washington Irving Rucker Jazz collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-066-1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1930 - 1980

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 4
Unprocessed Material 1
Collection 1
 
Subject
Jazz 2
Jazz musicians -- 1920-1940. 2
Jazz musicians -- 1940-1960. 2
Jazz musicians -- 1960-1980. 2
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 2
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