History of Jazz in Akron - Highlights
5/19/2026 | 5m
A detailed look at the Akron’s musical heritage and its modern revival.
The "History of Jazz in Akron" panel presentation offered a detailed look at the city’s musical heritage and its modern revival. Featuring historians and professional musicians, the event documented the peak of the Howard Street era and the subsequent impact of urban renewal on the community.
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Local Focus is a local public television program presented by WNEO
History of Jazz in Akron - Highlights
5/19/2026 | 5m
The "History of Jazz in Akron" panel presentation offered a detailed look at the city’s musical heritage and its modern revival. Featuring historians and professional musicians, the event documented the peak of the Howard Street era and the subsequent impact of urban renewal on the community.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Local Focus is a local public television program presented by WNEO