Freddie Redd interview
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- Title:
- Freddie Redd interview
- Date:
- June 20, 2003
- Contributor:
- Redd, Freddie
- Description:
- Freddie Redd, Jr., (b 1928) was born in New York City. A jazz pianist, Redd participated in many jam sessions in the loft in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was the composer and pianist for Jack Gelber's 1959 play, The Connection, which opened at the Living Theater on 14th Street and Sixth Avenue. Redd remembers the opening night party being at the Jazz Loft. In this oral history, Redd talks about his musical background, his experiences as a member of the Army in World War II, and his involvement with the New York City jazz scene. Spending two years at the Jazz Loft building, Redd discusses gigs and jam sessions he participated in, as well as his interactions with musicians including Charlie Parker. Redd also talks about composing the soundtrack for "The Connection", a play which depicted the music and drug culture prevalent in the Village during the 1950's.
- Format:
- interviews
- Digital Collection:
- Jazz Loft Project records
- Source Collection:
- Jazz Loft Project records, 1950-2012 and undated, bulk 2002-2009
- Rights:
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