Jimmy Wells oral history, 2002 April 2
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Scope and Contents
Transcript and audio recording of 2002 interview with Tony DePaolis and transcript of undated interview with Andy Bienstock for WJHU-FM.
Dates
- Creation: 2002 April 2
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for use. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.87 Cubic Feet (17 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Jimmy Wells is a jazz vibraphonist from Baltimore. He studied at the Larry London School of Music in Baltimore and later with Joseph Leavitt. Wells was a member of the 6th Army Band at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He led the Jimmy Wells Quintet, toured and recorded with Ethel Ennis, and performed at concerts and clubs in the Baltimore area. Wells also served as a music programmer at Maryland Public Television. In this interview with Tony DePaolis, Wells discusses meeting Cannonball Adderley while in the army, learning piano and vibraphone, and playing at jazz clubs in Baltimore and on tour.
Subject
- Wells, Jimmy, 1927- (Interviewee, Person)
- DePaolis, Tony (Interviewer, Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Peabody Archives Repository
Peabody Institute
1 E. Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore MD 21202 USA
peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu