Grade Range: 5-8Resource Type(s): Interactives & Media, WorksheetsDuration: 13 MinutesDate Posted: 12/31/2010
In this episode of the History Explorer podcast series, Ken Kimery, Executive Producer of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, discusses the career of jazz musician Mary Lou Williams and the value of studying jazz in American history. The teacher guide includes discussion questions and links to related resources.
Discussions, Museum education
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