John Shaw Field Recordings

These are digitiziations of audio field recordings made primarily on cassette (some late ones were digital recordings made by digital recorders or cellphones) by Dr. John Shaw , beginning in the early 1980s and extending throughout his career as a musician and ethnomusicologist. They consist of drumline and band recordings, jazz and blues recordings, interviews and a small number of radio airchecks. The material may be used for non-profit purposes with attribution, but requests to use for any other purpose must be directed to Dr. Shaw at [email protected]. Prices for commercial use will be via negotiation and at his discretion. In certain instances where field recordings are of specific individuals or groups, no commercial or for-profit purpose will be permitted without the consent of not only Dr. Shaw, but the person or group recorded or their heirs or legal representatives. It should also be noted that some of the musical or advertising content in aircheck cassettes may be under copyright. No use of these materials shall be permitted without attribution.

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2000-06-23 Reuben Bell, Wilson Meadows & Bobby Rush-Ebony Multi-Center-Shreveport LA-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological field recording tape of a southern soul show at the Ebony Multi-Center at 369 W 70th in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana. Reuben Bell, legendary Shreveport soul singer and songwriter was the opening act, and it was the last public appearance before his death in 2003. Wilson Meadows followed him, and then Bobby Rush.
2000-06-24 Marlon Brach & Friends-Jam Session-Precious Cargo-Memphis TN-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological field recording cassette of a jazz jam session at Precious Cargo Talk and Coffee at 381 North Main Street in the Pinch District of Memphis, Tennessee, 200-06-24? The date is uncertain, as the jam sessions were held every Sunday night for most of the year, but it was probably summer. The man announces the group members between songs, but it is hard to hear....Marlon Branch is on guitar, and Melvin Robertson on drums. There is an unknown keyboard player and trumpet player. As it was a jam session, some guest musicians sat in.
2000-06-24 Marlon Branch and Friends-Jam Session-Precious Cargo-Memphis TN-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of an ethnomusicological field recording cassette of a jazz jam session at Precious Cargo Talk and Coffee at 381 North Main Street in the Pinch District of Memphis, Tennessee, 200-06-24? The date is uncertain, as the jam sessions were held every Sunday night for most of the year, but it was probably summer. The man announces the group members between songs, but it is hard to hear....Marlon Branch is on guitar, and Melvin Robertson on drums. There is an unknown keyboard player and trumpet player. As it was a jam session, some guest musicians sat in.
2000-09-16 Southern Heritage Classic-Liberty Bowl-Memphis TN-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of an ethnomusicological field recording tape of the Southern Heritage Classic football game at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring the bands of Jackson State University and Tennessee State University, 2000-09-16
2000-09-16 Southern Heritage Classic-Liberty Bowl-Memphis TN-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological field recording tape of the Southern Heritage Classic football game at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring the bands from Jackson State and Tennessee State, 2000-09-16.
2000-10-14 Alcorn State Homecoming-Lorman MS-Side A

Side A of an ethnomusicological field recording of Alcorn State University Homecoming at Lorman, Mississippi, featuring the Alcorn State University Band, 2000-10-14.
2000-11-11 Fountain City Classic-Columbus GA-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of an ethnomusicological cassette recording of HBCU college bands and drumlines. Albany State University and Fort Valley State University at the Fountain City Classic football game in Columbus, GA, 2000-11-11
2000-11-11 Fountain City Classic-Columbus GA-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological tape of a field recording made at the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, GA, 2000-11-11. It features the bands and drumlines of Albany State University and Fort Valley State University.
200-10-14 Alcorn State Homecoming-Lorman MS-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological field recording tape of the Alcorn State University Homecoming at Lorman, Mississippi, featuring the Alcorn State University Band, 2000-10-14.
2001-09-22 Gulf Coast Classic-Mobile AL-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of an ethnomusicological field recording tape of the Gulf Coast Classic football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, featuring the drumlines and bands from Southern University and Alabama State University, 2001-09-22.
2001-09-22 Gulf Coast Classic-Mobile AL-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological recording tape of the Gulf Coast Classic football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, featuring the bands and drumlines of Alabama State University and Southern University, 2001-09-22.
2001-09-22 Gulf Coast Classic Parade-Mobile AL-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of an ethnomusicological recording of the Gulf Coast Classic parade in Mobile, Alabama, featuring a number of high school bands from the area, 2001-09-22.
2001-09-22 Gulf Coast Classic Parade-Mobile AL-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of an ethnomusicological recording of the Gulf Coast Classic Parade in Mobile, Alabama, featuring bands from area high schools, 2001-09-22.
2001-11-10 Fountain City Classic-Columbus GA-Tape 1-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of the first of two ethnomusicological tapes of field recordings of the Fountain City Classic football game at Columbus, Georgia's Memorial Stadium. The game features the bands and drumlines of Albany State University and Fort Valley State University.
2001-11-10 Fountain City Classic-Columbus GA-Tape 1-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of Tape 1 of an ethnomusicological recording of the Fountain City Classic at Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Georgia, 2001-11-10. featuring the bands and drumlines of Albany State University and Fort Valley State University.
2001-11-10 Fountain City Classic-Columbus GA-Tape 2-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of Tape 2 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Georgia, featuring the bands and drumlines of Albany State University and Fort Valley State University, 2001-11-10. (This tape seems to suffer from wow and flutter, possibly through non-climate-controlled storage).
2001-11-10 Fountain City Classic-Columbus GA-Tape 2-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of Tape 2 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Georgia, featuring the bands and drumlines of Albany State University and Fort Valley State University, 2001-11-10.
2006-10-07 South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State-Orangeburg SC

John M. Shaw

Side B of Tape 1 of an ethnomusicological field recording of a football game between South Carolina State University and Norfolk State University, featuring drumlines and marching bands, at Orangeburg, South Carolina, 2006-10-07.
2006-10-07 South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State-Orangeburg SC-

John M. Shaw

Side A of Tape 1 of an ethnomusicological tape of the South Carolina State University and Norfolk State University bands at Orangeburg, South Carolina, 2006-10-07.
2006-10-07 South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State-Orangeburg SC-Tape 2-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of Tape 2 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the bands and drumlines of South Carolina State University and Norfolk State University at a football game at Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, South Carolina, 2006-10-07.
2006-10-07 South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State-Orangeburg SC-Tape 2-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of Tape 2 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the South Carolina State and Norfolk State bands at a football game at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, South Carolina, 2006-10-07.
2007-09-01 FAMU vs. Southern-Legion Field-Birmingham AL-Tape 1-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of Tape 1 of an ethnomsicological field recording of the MEAC/SWAC Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring the bands and drumlines of Florida A & M University and Southern University, 2007-09-01.
2007-09-01 FAMU vs. Southern-Legion Field-Birmingham AL-Tape 1-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of Tape 1 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the MEAC/SWAC Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama between Florida A & M and Southern University, featuring their bands and drumlines, 2007-09-01.
2007-09-01 FAMU vs. Southern-Legion Field-Birmingham AL-Tape 2-Side A

John M. Shaw

Side A of Tape 2 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the MEAC/SWAC Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring the bands and drumlines of Florida A & M University and Southern University, 2007-09-01.
2007-09-01 FAMU vs. Southern-Legion Field-Birmingham AL-Tape 2-Side B

John M. Shaw

Side B of Tape 2 of an ethnomusicological field recording of the MEAC/SWAC Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring the bands and drumlines of Florida A & M and Southern universities, 2007-09-01.