African American Jazz Banjo – A Playlist

Smithsonian Global Sounds for Libraries (Buffalo State login required) is a virtual encyclopedia of the world’s musical and aural traditions. I’ve put together the following playlist to showcase just a few of the great songs in this extensive collection:

Clayton, Jimmy (Kid): See See Rider. 4:56
Barnes, Emile: Blues in G. 3:31
Jay, Abner Bluetail: Fly. 2:35
Clayton, Jimmy (Kid): Bye Bye Blackbird. 1:27
Barnes, Emile: My Darling Nelly Gray. 4:01
Clayton, Jimmy (Kid): Jimmy’s Blues. 5:08
Barnes, Emile: Nellie Gray. 2:55
Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders: Gut Bucket Blues. 4:17
Barnes, Emile: See See Rider. 2:48
Kid Clayton’s Band: Shiek of Araby. 2:58
Barnes, Emile: When My Sugar Walks Down the Street. 3:10

Total Time: 37:46

Al Riess is a reference librarian at Buffalo State College, and is the host of several shows on WBNY, Buffalo State’s student-run radio station (WBNY live stream)

Exhibit: UNESCO Year of Joseph Conrad 2007

by Wanda Slawinska
(Display case, main lobby)
This exhibit was on display May 2007 – August 2007

A collection of books and photographic reproductions pertaining to author Joseph Conrad.

Butler Library welcomes faculty and staff to submit their publications or creative works for display. Please complete our online application form or contact Barbara Vaughan, Exhibits Committee Chair, at 878-6317 or by e-mail for more information.

Exhibit: Polish Floral Painting

by Wanda Slawinska
(Wall case, main lobby)
This exhibit was on display May 2007 – August 2007

This exhibit comprises some of the most beautiful floral painting in the world. The image at left is only one of 30 reproductions on display, each with the artist’s name, the title of the work, and the year it was painted.

Butler Library welcomes faculty and staff to submit their publications or creative works for display. Please complete our online application form or contact Barbara Vaughan, Exhibits Committee Chair, at 878-6317 or by e-mail for more information.

Exhibit: Book Jackets as Art

by Barb Vaughan
(Display cases, main lobby)
This exhibit was on display May 2007 – August 2007

Book jackets do more than protect the books underneath: they can be beautiful and inspiring in their own right. Come see this collection of excellent examples of the form.

Butler Library welcomes faculty and staff to submit their publications or creative works for display. Please complete our online application form or contact Barbara Vaughan, Exhibits Committee Chair, at 878-6317 or by e-mail for more information.