Robert Kelly
J. Robert Kelly (September 26, 1916 in Clarksburg West Virginia – July 4, 2007 in Urbana, Illinois) was an American composer, composition teacher, and violinist. Kelly began studying violin at six with Albert Kember and later majored in violin at the Juilliard School of Music under Samuel Gardner. Kelly earned his Bachelor of Music Degree (1942) from the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied composition with Rosario Scalero. After earning his Bachelor's degree and some time teaching junior college, Kelly begin teaching at the University of Illinois (1946-1976). Later on Kelly continued his studies at the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with Herbert Elwell and earned his Master of Music Degree in Composition (1952). Robert Kelly Picture |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 26, 1916, Died July 4, 2007
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1921 - 1923
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 80113 | 10-in. | 12/21/1921 | Bugle blues | Johnny Dunn’s Original Jazz Hounds | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | 81022 | 10-in. | 5/17/1923 | Daybreak blues | Gulf Coast Seven | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| OKeh | S-71251 | 10-in. | February 1923 | He used to be your man but he's my man now | Lizzie Miles ; Ricketts' Stars | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance ensemble | lyricist, composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kelly, Robert," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/205312.
Kelly, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/205312.
"Kelly, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 November 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Robert Kelly
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Kelly, Robert, 1916-2007 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83151533
Wikidata: Robert Kelly - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18631757
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/24575171
MusicBrainz: Robert Kelly - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0348fa88-fc97-4b18-91a3-49a1ac11cf5c
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