Eleventh Annual Bill Russell Lecture: The Musical Legacy of George
Lewis
Bruce Raeburn, director of the Hogan Jazz Archive at Tulane
University, will moderate an evening program examining the life and work of
jazz clarinetist George Lewis (1900–1968), with Barry Martyn
(drummer, author), Nick Gagliano (LewisÕs former
manager), and Tom Sancton (clarinetist).
This year marks the 11th anniversary of The CollectionÕs Bill
Russell Lecture, which is dedicated to New Orleans jazz and presented in
conjunction with French Quarter Fest. The series honors the life and work of
noted jazz historian William Russell, born Russell William Wagner
(1905–1992). As a jazz historian and collector, Russell focused on
traditional New Orleans–style jazz and related musical forms such as
brass band, ragtime and gospel music. He amassed an extensive collection of
memorabilia, including musical instruments, records, piano rolls, sheet music,
photographs, books and periodicals. His collection traces the development of
jazz in New Orleans and follows the movement of musicians to New York, Chicago,
California and beyond.
The William Russell Collection encompasses notes from RussellÕs
research, audiotapes, programs, posters, correspondence, films, business cards,
notes, clippings and scrapbooks. The William Russell Jazz Collection is part of
The Historic New Orleans CollectionÕs permanent holdings. The materials are
available to the public at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street.
Friday April 9, 2010
Williams Research Center
410 Chartres Street
6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Seating is limited; call (504) 523-4662 for reservations
Presented in conjunction with the French Quarter Festival