Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Charlie Ventura Collection
DePasquale, Dolores
Ventura, Charlie, 1916-1992
NMAH.AC.1308
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2 Cubic feet
1950-1994
The collection documents the life and career of jazz saxophonist Charlie Ventura.
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Charlie Ventura Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Preferred Citation
Charlie ventura Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Processing Information
Collection is partially processed.
Scope and Contents
The collection documents the life and career of jazz saxophonist Charlie Ventura. It includes letters, photographs, business records such as contracts, printed materials such as magazine and newspaper articles, awards, and audiovisual materials including videocassettes and cassette tapes.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into one series.
Biographical / Historical
Chalie Ventura was a jazz saxophonist.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Archives Center in 2013 by Dolores DePasquale.
Contracts
Letters (correspondence) -- 20th century.
Awards
Articles -- 20th century
Correspondence -- 1950-2000
Audiocassettes
Jazz musicians -- 1950-2000 -- United States
Musicians
Saxophone
Jazz
Videocassettes
Photographs -- 1950-2000
Audio Discs
Series 1
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Audio Discs
1.1
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6 Discs
7"
Another Evening with Charlie Ventura
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"The Breeze and I"
"Charlies Venture"
"Soft Touch"
"Swinging On a Star"
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The Jazz Greats
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"Mood Indigo"
"Prelude To a Kiss"
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"Solitude"
"Take the A Train"
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Todo Es Bop Par MI
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Audio Discs
1.2
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7 Discs
10"
"Birdland"
"Lullaby in Rhythm"
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"Bugle Call Rag"
"That Old Feeling"
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"Ghost of a Chance"
"Tea for Two"
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Great Tenor Sax Artists
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"High On an Open Mic"
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"Hop, Skip, and Jump"
"Yesterdays"
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"Love Is Just Around the Corner"
"O.H.Blues"
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Audio Discs
1.3
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1947 WNEW Saturday Night Swing Session
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Charlie Ventura: Euphoria
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Charlie Ventura Plays Hi-Fi Jazz
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Charlie Ventura Sextet in Chicago 1947
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From Swing to Be-Bop
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Gene Norman Presnts a Charlie Ventura Concert
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The Great New Gene Krupa Quartet Featuring Charlie Ventura
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Here's Charlie
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Jackie Gleason Doublin' In Brass
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Jackie Gleason How Sweet It Is for Lovers
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Jackie Gleason The Last Dance for Lovers Only
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Jackie Gleason Music Around the World for Lovers Only
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Jackie Gleason Silk'n'Brass
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Jackie Gleason Presents A Taste of Brass for Lovers Only
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Jackie Gleason Today's Romantic Hits for Lovers Only, Volume 2
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Town Hall Concert, Volume 2
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Town Hall Concert 1945
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17 Discs
12"