As a former VOA Division Chief, I am proud to introduce those of you who may not know him to Maestro Willis Clark Conover, Jr.
He was a jazz producer and broadcaster on the Voice of America for over forty years. He produced jazz concerts at the White House, the Newport Jazz Festival, and for movies and television.
Todsy is his anniversary. May 17 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Willis Conover, the Voice of America broadcaster who helped popularize American jazz worldwide.
Mike O'Sullivan looks back on his career and global impact on music and his foreign policy broadcast diplomacy.
Senior Producer: Jimi Cook.
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May 17 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Willis Conover, the Voice of America broadcaster who helped popularize American jazz worldwide. Mike O`Sullivan looks back on his career and global impact on music and diplomacy.
Producer (opening segment): Jimi Cook.
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