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Barbara Carroll discusses her life as a jazz pianist

BROADCAST: Jul. 12, 1989 | DURATION: 00:27:12

Synopsis

Barbara Carroll demonstrates her piano skills, discusses her career as a singer and musician, and shares her passion for jazz music.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 12, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 12 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

Carroll, Barbara--Interviews. Women jazz singers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Women jazz musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews. Jazz Audiotapes. Radio programs Carroll, Barbara, interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Carroll, Barbara, 1925-2017 Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965 Pianists--United States--20th century--Interviews Herman, Woody, 1913-1987

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