- Additional Authors
- McPartland, Marian
- Wright, Rayburn
- Albam, Manny
- McCorkle, Susannah
- Landesman, Fran
- Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976
- Engvick, William
- Wilder, Alec
- Arranger's Holiday Orchestra, performer.
- PBS Distribution (Firm)
- Found In
- Mitch Miller collection of audio and moving image
- Description
- 1 streaming video file (60:23) : sound, color with black and white sequences
- Summary
- This program features the music of Rochester-native composer Alec Wilder at the Eastman School of Music. Besides the sparkling commentary by host Marian McPartland and jazz singer Susannah McCorkle, the video also features candid black & white photos of Alec Wilder, the musicians that he worked with, and Marian McPartland. This is a tribute for Mr. Wilder, who died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The program is part of the PBS WXXI fund drive.
- Alternative Title
- You're free.
- If someday comes ever again.
- I like it here.
- I'll be around.
- Jazz waltz for a friend.
- Where are the good companions.
- Moon and sand.
- Lady sings the blues.
- That's my girl.
- While we're young.
- Trouble is a man.
- It's so peaceful in the country.
- Mitch Miller collection of audio and moving image.
- Subjects
- Note
- Title from video recording.
- "'A tribute to Alec Wilder'; 58 min.; 'off-the-air' recording of a 31 July 81 feature of PBS station WXXI, Rochester, New York (716-454-6300); featuring Marion McPartland and Suzannah McCorkle, the Eastman Student Orch."--From original videotape label (top)
- "'A tribute to Alec Wilder' (16 Feb 08-24 Dec 80); PBS WXXI Rochester, NY; 31 July 81; 58 min.; 0-2080@LP speed; please return to Frances Miller, 146 CentPkW, NYC 10023"--From original videotape label (side)
- Access (note)
- Access via streaming video file restricted to onsite at New York Public Library secure reading rooms.
- Linking Entry (note)
- Forms part of: Mitch Miller collection of audio and moving image.
- Contents
- You're free (Fran Landesman, lyrics) -- If someday comes ever again (Johnny Mercer, lyrics) -- I like it here [William Engvick, lyrics] -- I'll be around (arranged for piano and orchestra by Rayburn Wright) -- Jazz waltz for a friend -- Where are the good companions -- Alec, we love you medley (arranged by Manny Albam): Moon and sand ; The lady sings the blues ; That's my girl ; While we're young ; Trouble is a man [Alec Wilder, lyrics] ; It's so peaceful in the country [Alec Wilder, lyrics] ; I'll be around (Finale)
- Call Number
- *LVH 2777
- OCLC
- 892517665
- Author
WXXI (Television station : Rochester, N.Y.)
- Title
A tribute to Alec Wilder, 1907-1980 / with Marian McPartland & Susannah McCorkle.
- Production
1981.
- Playing Time
010023
- Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
- Type of Medium
video
computer
- Type of Carrier
online resource
- Performer
Marian McPartland, host and jazz piano (4th-7th, 10th, 12th-13th works) ; Susannah McCorkle, vocals (1st-3rd, 11th-12th works) and additional commentary ; Arranger's Holiday Orchestra ; Rayburn Wright, conductor and arranger ; Manny Albam, guest conductor and arranger.
- Event
Videotaped Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 1981 July 31.
- Access
Access via streaming video file restricted to onsite at New York Public Library secure reading rooms.
- Original Version
Archival originals: (1 videocassette (VHS) : sound, color with black and white sequences, NTSC ; 1/2 in.) in *LVH 2777.
- Linking Entry
Forms part of: Mitch Miller collection of audio and moving image.
- Local Note
Preservation file: (1 video file (61 min.) : digital, 10 bit compressed YUV; copied from A.O.) in long term storage, Digital Library Repository server [myh_lvh2777_v01_pm]
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- Added Author
McPartland, Marian, host.
Wright, Rayburn, arranger of music.
Albam, Manny, arranger of music.
McCorkle, Susannah, commentator.
Landesman, Fran, lyricist.
Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976, lyricist.
Engvick, William, lyricist.
Wilder, Alec, lyricist.
McCorkle, Susannah, performer.
McPartland, Marian, performer.
Wright, Rayburn, conductor.
Albam, Manny, conductor.
Arranger's Holiday Orchestra, performer.
PBS Distribution (Firm)
- Added Title
You're free.
If someday comes ever again.
I like it here.
I'll be around.
Jazz waltz for a friend.
Where are the good companions.
Moon and sand.
Lady sings the blues.
That's my girl.
While we're young.
Trouble is a man.
It's so peaceful in the country.
Mitch Miller collection of audio and moving image.
- Found In:
Mitch Miller collection of audio and moving image
- Research Call Number
*LVH 2777