The Andre Kostelanetz papers

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The papers of legendary conductor, arranger and broadcaster Andre Kostelanetz have been donated to the Library of Congress by his estate. Kostelanetz died in 1980. The gift is a veritable treasure trove for students of 20th century music and broadcasting. The archive of Kostelanetz' personal property, papers, clippings, letters, sound recordings, posters, and photographs spans some 73 crates. It documents in detail the career of one of America's most remarkable men of music. The gift from Kostelanetz' estate will complement the gift of scores and parts for many of his arrangements Kostelanetz made to the Library of Congress. His papers will join those of George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Lorenz Hart, Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner, and Irving Berlin, among others in the Library's collection of material belonging to eminent American musicians.

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Tribute Recalls Hits of Lyricist Sammy Cahn

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Composer Sammy Cahn wrote the lyrics to some of America's most popular songs, recorded by Frank Sinatra and dozens of other artists. Cahn died 15 years ago, but Mike O'Sullivan reports, a recent tribute to the composer reintroduced his music to a new generation.

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Dick Gilroy, pianist

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Dick Gilroy has been a long-time well known musician, playing piano throughout Western New York State and Northern Pennsylvania. Dick Gilroy has a passion for the Standard Ballad Love Song. This is immediately evident to the listener of his playing. He has a passion for the American jazz standard ballad - love songs played with a feeling and intensity.

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