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Signed black and white publicity photo of jazz musician Ed "Doc" Souchon, pictured here playing guitar. The photo is signed, "May 9th/67-To Jean!/Because she has everything that it takes!/Warmly-/"Big Doc" Souchon." Jean Kittrell performed with Doc…

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This poster features the flyer for Jim Gover's 13th annual Traditional Jazz Party held in 2009 honoring special guests Jean Kittrell and Juliana Woodard. This poster was signed in red ink by many attendees as a gift to Jean. Many of the signatures…

Clip from track 1, "Bourbon Street Parade," on the Jazz Incredibles' album "Encore."
Jazz recording by the Jazz Incredibles for Music Masters. Personnel of the Jazz Incredibles on this recording include Jean Kittrell on piano/vocals, John Becker on banjo, and David "Red" Lehr on sousaphone. A full track list is available in the liner…

Clip of track 4, "You've Been a Good Old Wagon" from Jean Kittrell's solo album, "Alone"
Solo jazz recording by Jean Kittrell for Fat Cat's Jazz Records made in 1974 in Manassas, Virginia. Full liner notes, track list, and additional personnel for the track "Delia" are available in the transcription field.

Clip from track 8, "I Would Do Anything For You," on the St. Louis Rivermen album, "Out of the Gate."
Jazz recording by Jean Kittrell and the St. Louis Rivermen for Music Masters. Personnel of the St. Louis Rivermen on this recording include Jean Kittrell on piano/vocals, John Becker on banjo, David "Red" Lehr on sousaphone, Steve Lilley on cornet,…

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Article written by Sonja Kershaw for J-Magazine about Jean Kittrell's life as an English professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by day and jazz pianist and vocalist in St. Louis by night. The article takes readers through a typical…

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A large black piece of velveteen cloth covered with badges, buttons, and pins from Jean Kittrell's many jazz festival performances, as well as a few non-jazz related buttons. The buttons and badges are layered over each other, evidence of a…

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This black fringe and sequin dress was one of many Jean designed for her performances, and was also one of her personal favorites. It is a mock wrap-around style, featuring her signature fringe on one side in black and black sequins on the other. The…

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Typed set list for St. Louis Rivermen performance at the Hamiltonian Hotel in Hamilton, Ohio on Sunday, September 25, 1994. The set list is divided into three parts with numbered lists of songs for each set and blank spots for songs decided after…

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Typed list of equipment and stage plot requirements for Jean Kittrell and the St. Louis Rivermen, including a sketched stage layout for microphone and monitor positioning. There are some handwritten additions as well. This and other similar documents…
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