Commercial and live recordings of jazz performances, including big and small bands, and ragtime.
Fred and Audrey Baker Collection
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- ReferenceGB 2942 FAB
- Dates of Creationc1950-2004
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description2 boxes cassettes; c.350 LPs; c.25 reel-to-reel tapes; 8 books; 6 LP box sets
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Fred and Audrey Baker, resident in Sheffield, were dedicated collectors of jazz recordings. As well as purchasing a large number of commercial recordings, some now very rare, they made many live recordings at performances (after obtaining the relevant permissions).
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Available for reference by appointment with the librarian.
Note
Description created by Claire Marsh, Librarian, Leeds College of Music.
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