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1. Billy Taylor papers, 1942-2004

   around 150,000 items. 350 containers. 137.0 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Billy Taylor was an American jazz pianist, composer, educator, broadcaster, lecturer and advocate. The collection contains materials related to his life and career, including music manuscripts, correspondence, writings by and about Taylor, business papers, promotional and publicity materials, clippings, scripts, programs, photographs, awards, honorary degrees and plaques. The music materials chiefly consist of manuscript scores, lead sheets and parts, by Taylor and other jazz composers and arrangers.

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2. Carmen McRae collection of musical arrangements and other materials, 1931-1993

   approximately 1,000 items. 47 containers. 20 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Carmen Mercedes McRae (1920-1994) was an American jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, and recording artist. The papers chiefly contain musical arrangements and lead sheets for approximately 800 songs. While many of the arrangements include both full scores and parts, the majority are lead sheets or parts used for her small group performances. The papers also include a small amount of correspondence, photographs, song lists, program notes, and promotional materials.

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