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The Art of the Story

Singer Andromeda Turre: Growing up around Dizzy Gillespie

By Doug Doyle,
Dave Popkin
Published January 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM EST
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Andromeda Turre's latest album From The Earth
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Andromeda Turre's latest album From The Earth

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Andromeda Turre talks about growing up around legendary trumpeter and composer Dizzy Gillespie.

Andromeda Turre, daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, has a new album out titled From The Earth.

WBGO's Dave Popkin caught up with her at Jazz Congress 2025.

Singer Andromeda Turre chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin at Jazz Congress 2025
Dave Popkin/Jazz Congress 2025
Singer Andromeda Turre chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin at Jazz Congress 2025

You can check out Dave's coverage of Jazz Congress 2025 here.

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The Art of the Story Andromeda TurreSteve TurreAkua DixonDizzy GillespieDave PopkinJazz CongressThe Art of the StoryLouis Armstrong House Museum
Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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Dave Popkin
Dave Popkin is a WBGO News/Music contributor, veteran sportscaster, educator and musician
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