Frank Foster papers, 1930-2009 and undated, bulk 1950s-2009.

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Frank Foster papers, 1930-2009 and undated, bulk 1950s-2009.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647801488

Collection consist chiefly of scores and parts composed or arranged by Foster for big bands and other large jazz ensembles, including works written for the Count Basie Orchestra in the 1950s-1960s and again in the 1980s-1990s, as well as works for The Loud Minority, and numerous other bands and organizations for which Foster was commissioned to compose. There are also personal files, with correspondence, photographs, business records, publicity, reviews, and news clippings; and subject files on musical collaborations, music teaching, organizations and individuals, and family history.

42,750 items (57.0 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7919703

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Count Basie orchestra

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Foster, Frank, 1928-2011

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Frank B. Foster III is a saxophonist, flutist, big band leader, educator, and Grammy Award-winning jazz composer and arranger, professionally active in music since the 1940s. From the description of Frank Foster papers, 1930-2009 and undated, bulk 1950s-2009. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 647801488 Mont Calm Farms might possibly have been in Montgomery County, Pa. From the description of Shooting record at Mont Calm Farms [manuscript], 1932-1945....

Loud Minority (Musical group)

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