A Guide to the Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Durst, Albert Lavada, 1913-1995 | |
| Creator: | Moore, Alex, 1899-1989 | |
| Creator: | William, Roosevelt T., 1903-1996 | |
| Title: | Texas Barrel House Piano Program | |
| Dates: | 1987 | |
| Abstract: | Five reels and two audiocassette tapes comprise the Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987, documenting the performances of blues musicians Alex Moore, Lavada Durst, and Roosevelt T. Williams. | |
| Extent: | 7 items | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Historical Note
A blues tradition that developed in the early 20th century, Texas barrelhouse blues is characterized by its loud, upbeat, fast-tempo rhythm arising from piano musicians performing in crowded, noisy barrelhouses, bars, or saloons. Also referred to as "boogie-woogie" or "fast Texas blues," notable barrelhouse blues musicians include Alex Moore (1899-1989), Lavada Durst (1913-1995), and Roosevelt T. "Grey Ghost" Williams (1903-1996).
Source:
"Austin Music Memorial 2008 Inductees." City of Austin. Accessed April 25, 2011. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/music/memorial08.htm.
Scope and Contents
Five reels and two audiocassette tapes comprise the Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987, documenting the performances of blues musicians Alex Moore, Lavada Durst, and Roosevelt T. Williams. Additionally, the collection contains interviews with the musicians.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Use of audio materials by appointment only; please contact sound archivist for more information.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Durst, Albert Lavada, 1913-1995. | ||
| Moore, Alex, 1899-1989. | ||
| William, Roosevelt T., 1903-1996. | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Blues (Music) -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Piano music (Barrelhouse) -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Places | ||
| Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| Sound archives | Five reels and two audiocassette tapes, 1987 | ||||||||||||