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Stories of female jazz artists and big band instrumentalists from the1930s to today.
Relaying the poignant, inspiring, often unknown stories of female jazz artists and big band instrumentalists from the late 1930s to present day. These highly skilled women endured decades of sexism, racism and diminished opportunities to succeed in a field that seldom welcomed them. Because of their hard work a new breed of gifted young women are taking their rightful place in the world of jazz.
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The Girls in the Band Promo
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Relaying the poignant, inspiring, often unknown stories of female jazz artists and big band instrumentalists from the late 1930s to present day. These highly skilled women endured decades of sexism, racism and diminished opportunities to succeed in a field that seldom welcomed them. Because of their hard work a new breed of gifted young women are taking their rightful place in the world of jazz.
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