Tony Schmidt
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Tony Schmidt
Interview Date: February 7, 2002
Job Title: Docent
Company: Museum of Making Music
Birthdate: February 6, 1930
Deceased: August 18, 2011
Tony Schmidt was the very first volunteer of the Museum of Making Music (located in the NAMM building) to provide 1,000 hours of service. As a kid, he saw Duke Ellington perform in his hometown of Chicago and was hooked, not only on Ellington (for which he was a noted expert), but on all things jazz. Tony played a significant role in the NAMM Resource Center, providing research, camera work, and conducting several interviews himself. His contributions to this program are innumerable.