OHIO alumnus Joel Forrester “is a renowned musician who has, among other accomplishments, studied composition with Thelonious Monk and wrote the theme tune for NPR’s ‘Fresh Air.’ As a prolific composer, he also provided music for the early films of Andy Warhol, accompanied silent films at the Louvre and co-founded, recorded and toured with the Microscopic Septet.” (Gatherings, Spring 2024)
The Joel Forrester Collection includes over 2,500 original tunes in both lead sheet and WAV file formats. Also in the collection are event posters, photographs, correspondence, and writings.
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For access to the collection, contact Carla Williams