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{"value"=>"1940-2007", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1940/2007"}
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{"value"=>"Stan Applebaum papers"}
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- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">Music Division</span>"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"Stanley Applebaum (1922-2019) was an arranger and composer who was highly active in the New York City popular and commercial music industry from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Among his clients were Skitch Henderson, the New York Pops, Ben E. King, Neil Sedaka, and the Broadway musical <span class=\"title\">Raggedy Ann</span>. Applebaum papers, which date from 1940 to 2007, are comprised primarily of scores for his arrangements, orchestrations, compositions, and commercial advertising; and sound recordings of his music for radio and television advertising. Business letters and contracts are also present."}
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{"value"=>"English"}
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{"value"=>"Applebaum, Stan, 1922-2019", "type"=>"persname"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Stanley Applebaum (1922-2019) was an arranger and composer who was highly active in the New York City popular and commercial music industry from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Irvington, Applebaum began playing piano at the age of 7. His first influences were jazz pianists such as Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, and he wrote his first compositions and arrangements at age 12. By the time he was 19, Applebaum was writing for several big band leaders, including Cootie Williams, Benny Goodman, Harry James, and Glenn Miller. Applebaum never had a composition teacher growing up, but later studied with Stefan Wolpe.</p> <p>In 1941, he was drafted and served three years in the military, where he conducted and arranged for the United States Army Band in Germany. After World War II, Applebaum moved to New York City, where he worked as a staff arranger for CBS and NBC, and continued to write arrangements for band leaders such as Raymond Scott and Charlie Ventura. He also began collaborating with the conductor Andre Kostelanetz. Though he worked primarily as an arranger, Applebaum co-wrote the song \"Passing Strangers,\" a hit recording of which was made by Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan in 1957.</p> <p>In the late 1950s and 1960s, Applebaum worked with the producers, composers, lyricists, and singers associated with the Brill Building, including Ben E. King, Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller, Neil Sedaka, the Drifters, the Coasters, Carole King, and Gerry Goffin. Applebaum was particularly noted for his arrangement for Ben E. King's hit for the Drifters, \"Stand By Me,\" as well as \"Save The Last Dance For Me\" and \"This Magic Moment.\" Other artists with whom he worked included Harold Arlen, Bobby Vinton, Ella Fitzgerald, Della Reese, Brook Benton, Quincy Jones, Doc Pomus, and Connie Francis. Applebaum had a hand in 35 top ten hits, as well as several number-one singles. He also released a hit album of his own, <span class=\"title\">Hollywood's Bad But Beautiful Girls</span> (1963).</p> <p>For 15 years, Applebaum was the main arranger and orchestrator for Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops Orchestra, and he also worked with the New York and London Philharmonic orchestras. In 1986, he produced the orchestrations for the Broadway musical <span class=\"title\">Raggedy Ann</span>. Applebaum was very successful in the commercial world, and founded his own company, S.A. Productions, to write and produce music for radio and television commercials. One of them, \"Makes The Going Great,\" for Pan Am airlines, was turned into a ballet by George Balanchine. He also published compositions and arrangements for concert bands and orchestras, some written for student ensembles; piano etude books; and texts on harmony and composition.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The Stan Applebaum papers, which date from 1940 to 2007, reveal his work in three main areas: arrangements for orchestra, often with vocalist; music for commercial advertising; and compositions, including songs written in partnership with lyricists. The papers are comprised mainly of scores for arrangements, orchestrations, and compositions; and sound recordings of Applebaum's music for radio and television advertising, as well as his original concert music. Business letters and contracts are also present.</p> <p>The majority of the scores are arrangements and orchestrations commissioned by clients such as the conductor Skitch Henderson; The New York Pops and other orchestras; and performers such as Ben E. King and Neil Sedaka. The scores for radio and television advertising include spots for major national brands such as Xerox, Johnson and Johnson, and Sears. Scores for Applebaum's compositions consist of piano, orchestral, and chamber music, as well as songs composed with various lyricists.</p> <p>The business files contain letters and contracts regarding publishing, copyright, licensing, and advertising.</p> <p>The sound and moving image recordings mainly hold audio of Applebaum's music for advertising, as well as a film of one commercial. Also present are recordings of Applebaum compositions and songs; his arrangements and productions for other artists; and recordings of unknown connection to Applebaum.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Stan Applebaum papers are arranged in three series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/24602#c1558232'>Series I: Scores</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1940-2007</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The majority of this series consists of arrangements and orchestrations commissioned by clients such as the conductor Skitch Henderson; The New York Pops and other orchestras; performers such as Ben E. King, Neil Sedaka, Claire Barry, and Connie Francis; and the producers of the Broadway musical <span class=\"title\"> Raggedy Ann</span>. These mostly date from the 1990s to early 2000s. The scores for radio and television advertising include major national brands such as Xerox, Johnson and Johnson, Sears, Noxzema, and Eastern Airlines; most date from the 1960s and 1970s. Applebaum's own music scores consist of concert music as well as songs composed with various lyricists, and date from throughout his career.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/24602#c1558498'>Series II: Business Files</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1962-1991</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Applebaum's business files hold letters, publishing contracts, copyright forms, and licensing agreements. The letters pertain to commissions, licensing, advertising, and pitches for arranging or orchestration work. The publishing and copyright files have a few separate files for particular works, but most of the content is arranged chronologically, with only one form or contract per work. A file for S.A Productions contains a brochure prepared for an advertising agency in 1984 outlining the firm's track record and Applebaum's achievements in advertising. Also present is material created for inclusion in a music education book by Applebaum.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/24602#c1558512'>Series III: Sound and Moving Image Recordings</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1951-1989</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The sound and moving image recordings consist primarily of music composed and arranged for radio and television commercials, as well as the commercials themselves, some in the form of \"demo reels,\" or samples of Applebaum's work sent to advertising agencies or clients. They also hold demonstration recordings of his songs and compositions, recording sessions he produced for other artists, and recordings of indeterminate connection to Applebaum. Also present are the original media box listings and recording data sheets, which have detailed information on content and configurations for multi-track recordings. These content sheets are in boxes 22 through 24, and are filed by original media identification number.</p> <p>The commercials are in the form of both multi-track recordings and mono or stereo final mixed versions. Among the national brands represented are Sears, Noxzema/Cover Girl, Air France, Goodyear, Mattel, Xerox, National Airlines, and Pall Mall. There is one film present of a television commercial for Hi-C.</p> <p>The demonstration recordings consist primarily of song demos (written by Applebaum in collaboration with various lyricists), but also include instrumentals, and music written for the film <span class=\"title\">Pit Stop</span>.</p> <p>The recordings produced for other artists include multi-track and mixed recordings for releases by Alfonso D' Artega, Cornell Hunter, Cinthy Churchill, Diane Leslie (the wife of Stan Applebaum), and Paul Hampton. Among the recordings of unknown relation to Applebaum are songs by Lionel Bart for his unproduced musical, <span class=\"title\">Gulliver's Travels</span>, and performances by the Bulgarian clarinetist Petko Radev.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- arrangement
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{"value"=>"<p>The collection is arranged in three Series and three Subseries:</p> <p>Series I: Scores Subseries I.A. Arrangements and Orchestrations Subseries I.B. Commercials Subseries I.C. Compositions</p> <p>Series II: Business Files</p> <p>Series III: Sound and Moving Image Recordings</p>", "supress_display"=>true}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Donated by Stanley Applebaum, 2018.</p>"}
- accessrestrict
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{"value"=>"<p>Audio and moving image recordings are unavailable pending digitization.</p>"}
- date_start
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1940
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1940
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2007
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1940
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2007
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6.54 linear feet (25 containers, 1 volume)
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{"value"=>"Stan Applebaum papers, JPB 19-01. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts"}