VOA’s Original Voice of Jazz
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“This is Willis Conover”
For more than 40 years, Willis Conover introduced the world to American music and values.
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Today's Voice of Jazz
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Interview with VOA Jazz America host Russ Davis
“Jazz is the ultimate thing we have to offer,” says Voice of America host Russ Davis. “What is the best thing we can offer to the world? Well, it’s our wonderful arts.”
DIVAs of Jazz
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Among the last of the true Big Bands
Since 1993, this all-female jazz band has put out 10 albums and won critical acclaim for showing what a real big band can do.
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Cool Jazz and the Cold War
Legendary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck describes his experiences abroad as a jazz ambassador.
“American Popular Music”
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Selected chapters from the IIP book "American Popular Music."
