Paul Jeffrey papers, 1969-2006

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Summary

Creator:
Jeffrey, Paul, 1933-
Abstract:
Paul H. Jeffrey was a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator. The Paul Jeffrey Papers have as their focal point nearly 1,400 manuscript scores and parts that Jeffrey composed or arranged for big band jazz ensemble, primarily for the Duke Jazz Ensemble. Also present are audio and moving image materials, photographs and posters, as well as correspondence, promotional materials, and written records relating to various aspects of Jeffrey's career.
Extent:
145 Linear Feet
Approximately 3500 Items
Language:
Material in English and Italian
Collection ID:
RL.00634

Background

Scope and content:

The Paul Jeffrey Papers span the dates 1969 to 2006. The papers have as their focal point nearly 1,400 manuscript scores and parts that Jeffrey composed or arranged for big band jazz ensemble, primarily for the Duke Jazz Ensemble. The papers also include photographs, posters, and other written records of Jeffrey's musical career since the 1960s. There are additionally over 500 hours of concert and studio recordings in a number of audio and moving image formats that date since the 1960s. These formats include audiocassettes, open reel audio tapes, compact discs, digital audio tapes, long-playing records, VHS, and Hi-8 video cassettes. The collection is arranged into the following five series: Correspondence, Promotional Material, and Festival Records; Photographs and Posters; Audio and Moving Image Materials; Music Manuscripts; and Oversize Music Manuscripts. Audio and Moving Image Materials are arranged by format, and Music Manuscripts are arranged alphabetically. Acquired as a part of the Jazz Archive at Duke University.

Biographical / historical:

Paul H. Jeffrey (b. April 8, 1933) was a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator. After completing a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Ithaca College in 1955, Jeffrey went on to pursue a successful professional music career. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Jeffrey toured the U.S. with blues and jazz musicians including Wynonie Harris, B.B. King, Illinois Jacquet, and Elmo Hope. He then spent much of the 1960s working with Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, the Count Basie Orchestra, and others, while also releasing several recordings as a leader beginning in 1968. Jeffrey enjoyed lasting associations with both Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus for much of the 1970s, working as a saxophonist and arranger for many of their recordings during that time.

Beginning in the 1970s, Jeffrey also enjoyed a prolific career in education, serving on the music faculties at the University of Hartford, Rutgers University, Jersey City State College, and others. In 1983, he joined the Duke University music faculty as Artist in Residence and Director of Jazz Studies, a position he held until his retirement in 2003. Paul Jeffrey died on March 20, 2015, in Durham, North Carolina.

Acquisition information:
The Paul Jeffrey Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2007, 2009, and 2010.
Processing information:

Processed by Jeremy Smith, George Lam, and Zeke Graves, August 2010.

Encoded by Jeremy Smith and George Lam, August 2010.

Accessions 2007-1067, 2009-0078, and 2010-0016 are described in this finding aid.

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