Women have long been overlooked as vocalists and pianists in the realm of jazz. Little is known about the incredibly skilled female trumpet players, saxophonists, and drummers who fought for recognition but were denied any real work by men who didn't want women on their bandstands. This video follows the history of all-girl bands, as well as the hardships of the few who managed to break through male barriers, to the present day, where tremendously talented young women are competing with the best jazz musicians of their day. Anonymous wrote this.
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Women have long been overlooked as vocalists and pianists in the realm of jazz. Little is known about the incredibly skilled female trumpet players, saxophonists, and drummers who fought for recognition but were denied any real work by men who didn't want women on their bandstands. This video follows the history of all-girl bands, as well as the hardships of the few who managed to break through male barriers, to the present day, where tremendously talented young women are competing with the best jazz musicians of their day. Anonymous wrote this.
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