Interview with Joel Lovan, September 25, 2015
Project: Men Of Note Oral History Project
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Joel Lovan discusses his early musical training and the circumstances of his joining the Men of Note big band in Lexington, Kentucky. He mentions influential musicians in the band, the make-up of the ensemble, musical repertoire, and audience characteristics. He talks about his 38-year career with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, his first experience with the University of Kentucky marching band, and his present role with the UK Alumni Band.Interview Accession
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Jazz music University of Kentucky Trombone Music education Marching band Rehearsals Jack Risinger Jack Fife Jim Broadus Vince DiMartino Bass trombone Rich Ellman Transylvania University, Lexington (Ky.) Tom Senff Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Day jobs Recession Big band music Improvisation Great American Brass Band Festival University of Kentucky Alumni BandInterview Rights
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Lovan, Joel Interview by Richard Domek. 25 Sep. 2015. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Lovan, J. (2015, September 25). Interview by R. Domek. Men Of Note Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Lovan, Joel, interview by Richard Domek. September 25, 2015, Men Of Note Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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