Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers, 1972-2022

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Yasinitsky, Gregory W., 1953-
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers
Dates
1972-2022 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.38 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes + 1 Oversize flat folder)
Collection Number
MS 2022.10 (collection)
Summary
This collection includes original music scores, posters, ephemera, and awards documenting the career of Greg Yasinitsky, Washington State University Regents Professor and Coordinator of Jazz Studies.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Gregory W. Yasinitsky, Regents Professor and Coordinator of Jazz Studies, earned degrees at the Eastman School of Music (DMA), San Francisco State University (MA, BM) and the College of San Mateo (AA). He served as Director of the School of Music from 2011 to 2018. Yasinitsky’s saxophone studies were with Ramon Ricker, Joe Henderson, Donald Caroll, James Matheson, and Jerry Vejmola. As a saxophonist, Yasinitsky has appeared with numerous distinguished artists including Lou Rawls, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Randy Brecker, Louie Bellson, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, Manhattan Transfer, Mel Torme, and Clark Terry. Additionally, Yasinitsky is principal saxophonist with the Spokane Symphony and has performed as a member of the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and Oakland Symphony. He retired from WSU in 2022.

Source: https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/greg-yasinitsky/

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes original music scores, posters, ephemera, and awards documenting the career of Greg Yasinitsky, Washington State University Regents Professor and Coordinator of Jazz Studies.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers, 1972-2022 (MS 2022.10)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.

Location of Collection

(MASC STAFF USE) 2-2-2-5 and oversize map case

Acquisition Information

Greg Yasinitsky donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2022 (MS 2022.10).

Future Additions

The repository expects to receive additions to this collection.

Related Materials

Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers, 1987-1989 (MS 1990.42)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Kendor Jazz Gateway Series: Blue Diamond features Eb Alto Saxophone; Gregory Yasinitsky 2019
1 Nocturne & Steam Train: Saxophone for Eb alto or baritone saxophone and piano; Gregory Yasinitsky 2001
1 Air on the G String by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by Gregory Yasinitsky 2013
1 Woodwind Quintet: Wooden Miniatures; Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2010
1 Blue Note by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2000
1 Award Plaque- Downbeat 45th Annual Student Music Awards 2022
1 The American Prize in Composition Award 2018
1 Appreciation Recognition Social Program 2017
1 The National Band Association Outstanding Jazz-Educator Award 1989
1 Service Award from Vocational FFA Agriculture undated
1 Poster- Jen-Ten Premiere undated
1 Distinguished Faculty Award: Washington State University College of Arts and Sciences 2017
1 Certificate of Service from Washington State University 2012
1 Iaje 2001 Artist Schedule 2001
1 Certificate of Appreciation from Washington State University 2012
1 Certificate of Appreciation from Lincoln Middle School Band and Orchestra Programs 2005
1 Nocturne & Steam Train: Saxophone for Extensor or soprano saxophone and piano; Gregory Yasinitsky 2001
1 Deep Phat; Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1998
1 Ornithology: Charlie Parker and Benny Harris arranged by Greg Yasinitsky 2012
1 That's The Idea! Gregory Yasinitsky 2020
1 Greg's Groove by Gregory Yasinitsky 2017
1 New Wave: Eb alto saxophone and piano; Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1993
1 Blues for Kids; Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2001
1 The Big Beat by Greg Yasinitsky 2017
2 Light from the Edge by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1995
2 poster: Greg Yasinitsky with the WVC jazz band 2007
2 Promotion to Regents Professor undated
2 Distinguished Faculty Address 2008
2 Marian E. Smith Faculty Achievement Award 2008
2 Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award: Research, Scholarship & Arts 2020
2 Certificate of Appreciation: 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2011
2 Masquerade for concert band by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1996
2 A Statement of Principles by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2001
2 Hells Canyon for Concert Band by Gregory Yasinitsky 2002
2 Drive for symphonic wind ensemble by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2017
2 Heartfelt and Diabolical for alto saxophone in Eb and piano by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2017
2 The Real McCoy by Greg Yasinitsky 1982
2 Music of Wood, Silver and Ivory for flute, violoncello and pianoforte by Gregory Yasinitsky 1991
2 Nighthawk in Flight for jazz quartet and wind ensemble by Gregory Yasinitsky 2012
2 Sideways version for saxophone and string quartet by Gregory Yasinitsky 2018
2 Missing You for the MMR Faculty String Quartet (with saxophone) by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2008
2 String Theory by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2018
2 Another Summer Gone for Soprano Voice and Pianoforte set by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1989
2 Whitewater Rush for Concert Band by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2003
2 Sixth Sense for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano Revised by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1985
2 Struck by Lightning for Pianoforte; Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1991
2 First Flight for Concert Band by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2002
2 Concertino for flute and orchestra by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2006
2 Jazz Concerto for piano and orchestra by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2016
2 The Biscuit Shuffle by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2020
2 Jazz Duets for saxophones by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1996
2 Sixth Sense for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1972
2 Four Short Pieces for Bb tenor saxophone and piano by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 1995
2 Suddenly You version in C for saxophone and string quartet by Gregory W. Yasinitsky 2008
2 Washington State Magazine Fall 2021 volume 20 number 4- write up on Gregory Yasinitsky on page 45 2021
2 Sci Journal of Musical Scores Volume 44 2010
2 The Real Jazz Pedagogy Book: How to be a Superior Jazz Ensemble by Ray Smith (signed) 2019
2 Saxophone Journal Volume 29, Number 6 2005
2 Saxophone Journal Volume 29, Number 2 2004
2 Saxophone Journal Volume 20, Number 6 1996
2 Rehearsing the Jazz Band 2019
2 poster: Stanford Jazz Orchestra poster featuring special guest Gregory Yasinitsky undated
2 poster: Gator Tail: Jazz, drenched in Blues and Funk! undated
2 poster: College of San Mateo Jazz Ensembles with special guest artist Greg Yasinitsky undated
2 poster: Spring Concert at Lincoln Middle School undated
2 poster: Washington/Idaho Symphony Concert I Made in America 2018
2 poster:2 Saxophones and one Big Band performance 2014
2 poster: WSU Symphony Orchestra & WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble conducted by Dan Pham 2018
2 poster: jazzeventi presents SAX undated
2 poster: University of Alaska Anchorage Jazz Festival 2019
2 copy of two pages of Washington State Magazine Volume 18 Number 4 2019
2 poster: Washington State University School of Music presents in concert Teo Ciavarella 2017
2 poster: The South Medford Jazz Celebration Presents Greg Yasinitsky John Gronberg undated
2 poster: Washington State University School of Music 2017 Festival of Contemporary Art Music Society of Composers, Inc. Region VIII Conference: Gala Concert 2017
2 poster: La Musica dei due Mondi Il Belcanto Italiano incontra il Grande Jazz 2015
2 poster: Jazz Masters' Concert at Kelowna Community Theatre 2017
2 poster: Rehearsing the Jazz Band undated
2 Mail order form for Kendor's Vanguard Volume 13 Jazz Demo Cassettes undated
2 iaje Certificate of Appreciation to Greg Yasinitsky for Outstanding Service to Jazz Education 1992
2 iaje Certificate of Appreciation to Greg Yasinitsky for Outstanding Service to Jazz Education 1990
2 poster: Jazz Concert "End of an Era" 2022
2 poster: La Musica dei due Mondi Il Belcanto Italiano incontra il Grande Jazz, Teatro Guardassoni undated
2 poster: The American Prize celebrating American excellence in the arts undated
2 poster: Washington State University School of Music and the Jazz Society at WSU present Faculty Artist Series Jazz Northwest "Collective Excellence" 2020
2 poster: Gator Tail: Soul Jazz Reimagined undated
2 poster: The Long Beach City College Big Band featuring Greg Yasinitsky 2018
2 poster: Yazz Band and Mediterranean Connection undated
Oversize An Afro-Cuban Celebration: The Crescent Jazz Festival, Orem, Utah (signed by multiple artists) undated
Oversize Park City Jazz Festival (signed by multiple artists) 2004
Oversize The Cross Up: A Mobster Morality Tale (signed by multiple artists) undated
Oversize Yasinitsky plays Yasinitsky undated
Oversize Distinguished Faculty Address: Where Did That Come From? Musical Composition and the Creative Process 2008

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Music

Personal Names

  • Yasinitsky, Gregory W., 1953- -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Faculty -- Archives

Finding aid prepared by Gayle O'Hara
2022

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