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Merce Cunningham Choreographer National Medal of Arts recipient (1909-2009)
An appreciation of the life and legacy of one of our greatest choreographers. [22:52]
Hank Jones Pianist (National Medal ofArts, NEA Jazz Master)
Hank Jones talks about his long career in jazz, including playing with such jazz greats as Charlie Parker and fellow NEA Jazz Master Ella Fitzgerald. [24:52]
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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]