Oral history of jazz in Britain
Day, Terry. (1 of 7). Oral history of jazz in Britain
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Type
sound
Duration
01:01:25
Shelf mark
C122/87-88
Subjects
People Band, Day, Terry,. 1940-
Recording date
1989-12-01
Recording locations
Terry Day's home, North London, UK
Interviewees
Day, Terry, 1940- (speaker, male)
Interviewers
Clark, Christopher, 1952- (speaker, male)
Recordist
Clark, Christopher, 1952-
Abstract
Part 1. Born 17th Oct 1940. Considers himself an improviser with background in jazz. Empathy for jazz and (in 1970s) interest in rock and roll. Spontaneous composer and drummer. The jazz scene in Ilford. Also active as a painter and poet. Father and one brother (Pat) were also drummers. Attended art school ca. 1958. Formed trio with Russell Hardy (p) and Terry Holman (b). The 'spirit' of improvisation. 'Continuous music' and music as a dialogue. Approach to group improvisation. Refusal of elitist notions of musicianship. Family background in Dagenham/Herts. Graham Bond. Popular dance music in the 1950s. Pub and sports club gigs. Intuitive approach to music.
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