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Mel Tillis Country Legend & National Medal of Arts Recipient
Singer/songwriter Mel Tillis tells stories about his career and how performing helped him cope with his stutter. [29:43]
Dennis Yerry Native American musician and composer
Dennis Yerry discusses his multi-faceted career as Native American composer, arranger and musician AND as a jazz pianist and cabaret performer. [29:27]
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Phoebe Jacobs, former Executive Director of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, discusses hearing the inimitable Louis Armstrong for the first time. [2:05]