Welcome to the Ralph J. Gleason's Jazz Casual Collection website! Within this site you'll find detailed information on the life and career of the world's first syndicated jazz columnist; critic, GRAMMY-nominated liner note author, interviewer, television and EMMY-nominated documentary producer Ralph J. Gleason.

Plus, information, video and audio clip samples from Gleason's private collection of jazz video, film, and audio taped interviews, information, video and audio clip samples from Gleason's private collection of rock video and audio taped interviews and samples of Gleason's writings on jazz and rock music!

Samples of Gleason's EMMY-nominated documentaries on Duke Ellington!

Clips from Gleason's groundbreaking jazz television series Jazz Casual!

Gleason's GRAMMY-nominated liner notes to Miles Davis' Bitches Brew!

Gleason's GRAMMY-nominated liner notes to Duke Ellington's Golden Years!

Excerpts from Gleason's private audio-taped interviews!

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Excerpts from Ralph Gleason's audio taped interviews with rock music legend Jerry Garcia, and others including members of the Jefferson Airplane, the founders of the Family Dog and more!