The Andrew W. Jaffe jazz collection includes sound recordings on phonograph records and scores, with composers ranging from Charlie Parker, Paul Whiteman and Thad Jones to Toshiko Akiyoshi, Horace Silver, and Cat Stevens. Multiple arrangements by Sammy Nestico and Dave Wolpe are included, along with numerous scores composed specially about Williams College and the surrounding Berkshires. The unprocessed portion of the collection includes posters, photographs, books, teaching materials, student sample papers, coursework, and various audiovisual material including cds, dvds, and vhs. The collection dates from approximately 1900-2013. Andrew W. Jaffe jazz collection. College Archives and Special Collections, Williams College. Gift of Andrew W. Jaffe, 2013. Andy Jaffe is a prolific composer, author, and senior lecturer who has been a member of the Williams faculty since 1988. He is currently the Lyell B.Clay Artist in Residence in Jazz and Director of Jazz Activities at the college. He has been the recipient of two Fellowships in Composition from the Artists Foundation and his book, "Jazz Harmony," which was published in 1996, is still considered one of the definitive texts of its kind. Finding Aid Available: https://archivesspace.williams.edu/repositories/2/resources/5
The Andrew W. Jaffe Jazz collection is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Special Collections staff prior to a visit.; In consultation with Special Collections staff, reproductions may be made upon request. Material in this collection may be subject to copyright.
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