Ripmaster, Terence M

Willis Conover: Broadcasting Jazz To The World

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ISBN 13:
9780595407415
author:
Ripmaster, Terence M
format:
Paperback
publisher:
iUniverse
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
31 x 22.4 x 1 cm
Genre:
Biography: film, television & music
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.49

Description

Willis Conover Broadcasting Jazz to the World is the story of a remarkable life that spanned continents and genres. Born in 1920, Willis Clark Conover Jr. became known around the world for his groundbreaking Voice of America radio programs, which brought jazz music to a global audience. Conover's impact on the jazz scene was profound, helping to break down racial barriers in America and promoting the genre through his work at the National Endowment for the Arts. As a personal friend of many jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, Conover played a key role in introducing their music to new audiences. His tenure at Voice of America lasted from 1955 until his death in 1996, during which time he also traveled extensively as a jazz ambassador. Conover's legacy extends far beyond the United States, with many of the world's top jazz musicians crediting him with helping them learn more about the genre. This biography explores Conover's professional accomplishments and the significant impact he had on the Soviet Union and Eastern European Communist nations.

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