Joe Haymes big band arrangements, 1920-1960 (bulk 1930-1945).

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Joe Haymes big band arrangements, 1920-1960 (bulk 1930-1945).

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The collection chiefly consists of Joe Haymes' musical arrangements, including many of his own compositions. Most of the music manuscripts are in Haymes' own hand, and include scores, parts, lead sheets, piano-vocal scores, and sketches. In addition, there are a few newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and a discography.

495 items (13 boxes, 6 linear feet)

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Haymes, Joe, 1907-1964

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Joseph Lawrence Haymes (b. Marshfield, Missouri, on Feb. 10, 1907; d. Dallas, Texas, on July 10, 1964) was an American arranger, bandleader, pianist, and composer. In 1928, he became staff arranger for Ted Weems. Two years later he formed the Joe Haymes Orchestra which toured extensively and performed at the Roseland and Empire ballrooms in New York City. In 1933, Buddy Rogers took over the band and Haymes formed another group, the Joe Haymes Band. This group was later taken over by Tommy Dorsey...