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.
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
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.
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]