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4 finding aid(s) found containing the word(s) Guitar music.
Laurindo Almeida papers, 1912-1995
approximately 6,500 items . 84 containers. 35 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
Laurindo Almeida was a Brazilian-American guitarist and composer. Often credited for contributions to the development of jazz samba, Almeida was a prolific composer and arranger of music for both classical Spanish guitar and popular guitar. He was an acclaimed recording artist and became the first person to win Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. The collection contains manuscript and printed music, correspondence, publicity materials, photographs, and other items related to his distinguished career.
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National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) collection
18,794 items ; 6,025 containers.. 36 containers : 12,600 manuscript materials.. 985 sound tape reels : analog.. 3291 Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) : digital. . 704 sound cassettes : analog.. 205 sound files : digital, WAV files (96 kHz, 24 bit and 44.1 kHz, 16 bit). 6 videocassettes : analog.. 1003 sound discs (CD-R) : optical ; 4 3/4 in.. -- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
Collection of concert and workshop recordings of events at the National Folk Festivals, Lowell Folk Festivals, and other festivals, tours, and concerts sponsored by the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), formerly the National Folk Festival Association founded in 1934. Features performances and traditions from throughout the United States and from around the world.
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Lord Saltoun collection of guitar music, 1810-1850
approximately 100 items. 4 containers. 1 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists almost entirely of music manuscripts, most of which are in the hand of copyists, although the pieces dedicated to Lord Saltoun may be autograph manuscripts. There are approximately sixty compositions, including many arrangements and original works for guitar in various ensemble settings, several pieces for solo guitar, and a few short piano pieces.
Les Paul papers, 1904-2003
6,300 items. 44 containers. 22.5 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
Les Paul was a Grammy-winning musician and inventor known for his virtuosic guitar playing, pioneering of multitrack recording, and invention of the solid-body electric guitar. His inventions left an indelible impact on the music industry. In addition to live concerts he performed on the radio and on television, notably with his second wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford. The Les Paul Papers contain music arranged for Les Paul's ensembles by himself or others and printed sheet music of popular songs. The collection also contains publicity materials, business papers, schematics, scripts, brochures, photographs, and correspondence.
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