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Dick Vacca interview with Prof. Richard Falco

December 7, 2011

Introduction and the Beginnings of his Interest in the Boston Scene

On Sabby Lewis

On Boston Race Relations

On Jaki Byard

On Herb Pomeroy

Writers for Herb's Band

Dick's Book and Closing

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Research at WPI

Prof. Falco talks about the Jazz History Database and the importance of preservation

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"How Can You Research Jazz and Its History?"

A lecture delivered at WPI on Sunday April 15, 2012 by Dr. Lewis Porter

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Wendell Culley

Biography & research on the prolific Worcester trumpeter

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American Federation of Jazz Societies

A great resource containing "how-to guides"

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"Worcester's Jazz History Database"

Jazz Music Blog, by Tom Reney

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Jazz Poetry

Audio, video, and written poetry inspired by jazz

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Studio 3

Performances and interviews from the nationally-acclaimed TV series

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Visual Arts: Jazz

Photography and paintings, by and about jazz musicians

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JazzSphere

Jazz History Blog by Chet Williamson

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To hear Dick Vacca's and Eric Jackson's interview on Callie Crossley's talk show on WGBH-FM click here.

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