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Bobby Selvaggio

Season 2024 Episode 2 | 38m 04s

As director of Jazz studies at Kent State University, Bobby Selvaggio is committed to the next generation of Jazz musicians. Recently, he released his 12th album dedicated to another college student he's committed to: his son. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz welcomed Selvaggio to our Idea Center studios for the latest edition of "Applause Performances."

Aired: 05/15/24
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