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Interview With Legendary Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge
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This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with legendary jazz pianist and former Denver Public Schools Music Educator,
Neil Bridge
piano
Karen Lee Bridge
vocalsNeil Bridge is a legendary Jazz Pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, musical director, and former DPS music educator. Throughout his illustrious career, he has accompanied
Mel Torme
vocals1925 - 1999
Anita O'Day
vocals1919 - 2006
Nancy Wilson
vocals1937 - 2018
Dakota Staton
vocals1932 - 2007
Johnny Smith
guitar1922 - 2013
The Mills Brothers
band / ensemble / orchestra
Clark Terry
trumpet1920 - 2015
Sonny Stitt
saxophone1924 - 1982
Johnny Smith
guitar1922 - 2013
Karen Lee is currently fulfilling her passion for singing. Her dreams came true, and she was finally able to fulfill her lifetime wishes of singing professionally. Karen explains, " I have been enrolled in the "N.B.A.O.M.," for 30 glorious years. It's the "Neil Bridge Academy Of Music!"
The music featured in the shows includes "Grooving' in the City" and "Come Back To Me." Both tracks can be found on the new album In The Key of Music.
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