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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence

We'll hear from this year's Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano's workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice he gave them.

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