Jazzin' in the Beehive State

Episode 3 October 20, 2023 00:38:42
Jazzin' in the Beehive State
Roots, Race & Culture
Jazzin' in the Beehive State

Oct 20 2023 | 00:38:42

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Show Notes

Celebrate the history of Jazz music in Utah. Along with guests Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin and George Brown, Danor and Lonzo discuss the evolution of jazz in Utah, particularly during the 1940s to 1960s when musicians played at ski resorts and carved out a space for themselves in the music scene. The panel explores the current state of jazz in Utah and how it enhances the state's cultural landscape.

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