Jim Copp | |
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 Jim Copp (right) in his home recording studio with Ed Brown, holding a copy of Jim Copp Tales | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew James Copp III |
| Also known as | James Copp III |
| Born | 1913 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died | April 7, 1999 |
| Genres | Children's music Electronic music Comedy |
| Occupation(s) | musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | celeste pump organ piano |
| Years active | 1958 to 1971 |
| Labels | Playhouse Records |
| Website | http://www.playhouserecords.com/ |
Jim Copp and Ed Brown were a musical duo who recorded and released nine albums of stories and songs for children between 1958 and 1971.[1] Andrew James "Jim" Copp III (December 3, 1913 – April 7, 1999) wrote all of the stories and songs, and played and recorded all of the music. Ed Brown (d. 1978) designed and illustrated all of the duo's album covers. Both men performed the various characters' voices, often with the help of tape manipulation and were among the first to devise and use multi-track recording and electronic music for children's records.[2] Copp and Brown's work has been compared to that of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Dr. Seuss, and Pee-wee Herman.[3]
- ^ Honan, William H. (26 April 1999). "Jim Copp, 85, a Producer Of Humorous Children's Music". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ Swift, P.J. "Jim Copp: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ Lloyd, Robert (December 1987). "Juvenile Resources: East of Flumdiddle with Jim Copp and Ed Brown". L.A. Style. Retrieved 3 December 2013.