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BCA-011: Berklee Oral History Project

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Established in 1998, the Berklee Oral History Project (BOHP) seeks to chronicle Berklee’s rich history from those who have lived, shaped, and defined it. In capturing the diverse experiences and perceptions of Berklee faculty, staff, and alumni, Berklee Archives seeks to document Berklee’s pedagogical contributions to music education, as well as the events and issues that have impacted the direction and identity of the institution. This collection comprises video interviews from over 100 individuals closely associated with Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory, including faculty, staff, presidents, and alumni. Some early interviews also feature individuals unaffiliated with Berklee who were active in the Boston jazz community.

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Dick Johnson, jazz clarinetist, shares stories from his sixty-year career, including his experience with the Navy Band in World War Two, performing in Brockton and the greater Boston area, and his years touring with big bands, including the Artie Shaw Orchestra. Johnson pays tribute to Artie Shaw’s influence, discusses his longtime collaborator and bandmate Lou Columbo, and talks about various recording projects and memorable performances. He briefly describes his early training by Norman Carrel and his two years teaching at Berklee School of music in 1959 and 1960. 

Johnson, Dick
June 30th, 2005
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