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Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative celebrates 21 years with a special concert at Symphony Space

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Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration 21 takes place at Symphony Space in NYC on May 21
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Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration 21 takes place at Symphony Space in NYC on May 21

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker speaks with his long-time friend, pianist and educator Eli Yamin about his Jazz Power Initiative program.

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Yamin started Jazz Power Initiative 21 years ago. Celebration 21 will take place at Symphony Space in NYC on May 21.

You can SEE Gary Walker's entire interview with Dr. Eli Yamin below:

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