Special Collections
Vintage out-of-print articles, interviews with fellow musicians and other exclusive contributions from kind and generous people with unique vantage points that will give you insight into the everyday life of Emily that we missed along the way. Available to you for the first time or for the first time in a long time.
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K Jazline Publications: May 1989
article and photo by Brian McMillen
JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE: March 1988
A revealing interview with Martin Richards during the ‘87 Nice Jazz Festival in France and is also where the brilliant ‘ Bossa International ‘ live recording with the Hank Crawford Quintet was made.
JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE
Two articles, choose from the links below.
Feature story by Leslie Gourse from March 1988
Before & After series with Leonard Feather from June 1989
DownBeat Magazine
Two articles, combined in link below.
From May 1982, Profile by James Liska From May 1985 Life After Wes by Julie Coryell.
Guitar Player Magazine: September 1981
A comprehensive article by Arnie Berle at her debut.
Guitar Player Magazine: April 2000
Short and sweet remembrance article.
Ford Times Magazine: November 1989
The Lady Can Swing ~ Another article by prominent jazz writer, Leslie Gourse, covering four ladies in Jazz: Terri Lyne, Emily, Joanne Brackeen and Mary McPartland. Nothing new here about Emily, but we do get another grand photo opportunity to view that groovy floral leg warmer outfit. You can’t dare to wear something like that and Not Swing!
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Vintage advertisement from 1985 Guitar Player Magazine
Honorable Mentions
Articles from other musicians who worked or knew Emily and give her name a mention during the interview.
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Interview with Russ DeFilippis: Jazz Guitar Life 2004.
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Interview with Joshua Breakstone: Jazz Guitar Life 2005
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Article by Tony Oreshko: Tony Oreshko website
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Interview by Stephen Rekas with Emily’s friend, former student and jazz guitarist,
Jane Miller.
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A lovely ” here’s a day in the life of ” Emily story from Michael Ducey.