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Let Freedom Swing | The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee

By Darel Snodgrass

Published January 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM CST

The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee presents "Let Freedom Swing,” a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, on Saturday, January 18, at The Ned in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.

Darel Snodgrass talks with headliners Patrice Williamson and Joe Restivo about this concert and their respective paths in jazz.

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Darel Snodgrass

From signing on to announce Morning Edition in 1987 to becoming Director of Radio in 2020, Darel Snodgrass' career at WKNO has grown alongside the station’s role as a trusted source for NPR news and Mid-South arts coverage. Today, he continues to guide WKNO Radio while expanding its reach through new forms of media.

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