David Van Kriedt papers, bulk ca 1948

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Summary

Creators:
Van Kriedt, David, 1922-1994
Abstract:
Collection consists primarily of musical scores and parts by David van Kriedt.
Extent:
1 linear foot
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

David Van Kriedt papers. MSS 297. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists primarily of musical scores and parts by David van Kriedt. Includes parts for jazz standards and original compositions arranged for the Dave Brubeck Octet, as well as musical theory notes by van Kriedt. A brief letter from composer Darius Milhaud is also in the collection.

Biographical / historical:

David van Kriedt (1922-1994) was a jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He studied under Darius Milhaud at Mills College in the 1940s, where he became a member of the Dave Brubeck Octet. This short-lived group included several players who would become well-known jazz musicians, including Dave Brubeck (piano), Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Bill Smith (clarinet), Cal Tjader (drums), and van Kriedt (tenor saxophone). Van Kriedt also played with Stan Kenton's band and Paul Desmond's quintet in the 1950s. He composed several tunes featured on Desmond's first album as a group leader, Desmond: The Paul Desmond Quintet. Van Kriedt's later career focused on teaching, performing and composing on the West Coast and in Australia.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged in five series: I. Correspondence; II. Octet Parts for Original Compositions; III. Octet Parts for Jazz Standards; IV. Parts for Original Compositions and Standards; V. Music Manuscript Books.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

David Van Kriedt papers. MSS 297. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.

Location of this collection:
University of the Pacific, Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University Library
Stockton, CA 95211, US
Contact:
(209) 946-2404
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