Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
This weekend, the nation’s top young saxophone players battle for recognition and scholarship dollars at the Thelonius Monk Jazz Competition. Join Kojo to discuss why music education is still important, and to hear live saxophone music that would make Monk proud.
Guests
- Thomas R. Carter President, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
- Suzan Jenkins Music industry consultant (clients include The Smithsonian Institution and the Recording Industry Association of America)
- Mike Blakeslee Deputy Executive Director, National Association for Music Education
- Chris Baker Musician; semifinalist in the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
- Wayne Escoffery Musician; semifinalist in the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
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