"NAJE (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JAZZ EDUCATION) CONVENTION - DALLAS, TEXAS - JAN 4-7 1978," Original event recording ~ 7" Reel to Reel Tape, speed/ips not stated. Please see photo for list of players, which include JOHN PARK - GARY FOSTER - MARV STAMM, and more. ~ Original Reel To Reel tape from the Private Collection of Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame Member, Jerry L. Atkins, please see bio below. ~ Sony PR-150 - 7" Reel to Reel 3 3/4 ips. Excellent condition! ~ Insert/List prepared by Atkins. ~ I have recently purchased over 125 Reel To Reel Jazz Tapes from the Jerry L. Atkins Collection, with many unique and hard to find recordings. ~ I do not know the type of device these Tapes were recorded on, or whether they are (2) or (4) Track, however Mr. Atkins likely used a high quality recorder of some type. ~ As you can see below in the bio, he was a true Jazz Performer, Collector and Enthusiast. ~ This tape comes directly from the Estate of Atkins, it has been superbly maintained in a climate controlled environment, and it's content is guaranteed! ~ I have not played all of these tapes, however knowing the source of the recordings, I feel confident in their description and quality. ~ Please keep watching, as I will be listing new Tapes weekly. ~ This item will be superbly packaged to ensure a safe delivery. ~ All questions are welcome. ~ Thanks!
Jerry L. Atkins:
"Born May 5, 1929 in Texarkana, Jerry Atkins lived on State line Avenue for the first 16 years of his life, and played saxophone and clarinet with a wartime big band. Jerry died on 10 June, 2010, at age 81.
He left Texarkana after high school and toured the Gulf Coast with a notable territory bebop band. Upon returning to the Ark-La-Tex area, he formed several bands an began to write articles for several jazz magazines: Down Beat, Metronome, Jazz Journal International, International Association of Jazz Record collectors, and Coda. He reviewed jazz records for Cadence Jazz Magazine for more that five years. Atkins won awards for "Discographies and Discographers," "Texas Tenors' The Discography of Stan Getz."
Atkins created and hosted a jazz radio show "Enjoyment of Jazz," on 100,000 watt NPR radio station for 22 years. He owned a jazz collection of LP's CD's, 78's, Tapes, photos, books, arrangements - well over 5,000 items.
In 2009 he was interviewed by international recording artist vocalist Roseanna Vitro live on his home radio station in Texarkana. Atkins remained active in jazz activities until his death in June of 2010
Jerry Atkins was an ardent supporter of jazz in Arkansas and will be missed by the many jazz enthusiasts who knew him."