Description
This collection consists primarily of the recordings created and/or collected by Ed
Sprankle. The bulk of the collection focuses on jazz music performances by Turk Murphy, Gene
Mayl's Dixieland Rhythm Kings, the Great Pacific Jazz Band, Jelly Roll Jazz Band, and others
associated with the San Francisco Bay Area Traditional Jazz scene from the 1950s through the
1980s. Some exceptions apply. There exists within the collection a complete series of
recordings for the 1977 and 1981 Saint Louis Ragtime Festivals along with Sprankle's dubbed
copies of vintage jazz 78 rpm discs and a small selection of rehearsal recordings featuring
Italian conductor, Arturo Toscanini.
Extent
5.42 Linear Feet
: (5) box(es)
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the creators or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or
reproduce, please contact the Head Librarian of the Archive of Recorded Sound.
Availability
Open for research; material must be requested at least three business days of intended use.
Contact the Archive of Recorded Sound for assistance.