Category: Jazz Collection

The Latin Pulse of Jazz: Dizzy Gillespie’s “A Night in Tunisia” and “Manteca”

By , October 12, 2026 1:21 pm

This month, we’re highlighting two iconic jazz compositions in which the vibrant rhythms and spirit of Latin music played a major role: “A Night in Tunisia“ and “Manteca,” both associated with the legendary jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.

These classics demonstrate how beautifully jazz and Latin musical traditions can come together to create something truly unforgettable. Read More About This…

Recently Added to Research Station (Spring 2017)

By , May 11, 2017 3:23 pm
Graphic with text ‘Recently Added Music’ and vintage record imagery representing newly added recordings in the Recorded Sound Archives

Did you know the Recorded Sound Archives at FAU Libraries has over 49,000 albums along with over 150,000 songs in its databases, which is growing everyday with the help of volunteers? With so many recordings to choose from, we have given Research Station users the ability to request items be digitized.

Below you’ll find a list of recordings that were recently added to the Research Station this Spring Semester from requests made by Research Station Users. Read More About This…