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Judy Carmichael - Part 2: From Disneyland Sets to New York Jazz Glory
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"They didn't let anyone sit in at Bradley's unless you were Bill Evans!"This week we continue our conversation with Judy Carmichael as she recalls leaving Disneyland, moving to New York, and breaking into the jazz world. She shares encounters with legends like Roy Eldridge and Tommy Flanagan, the pivotal "Handful of Keys" moment, and how determination and talent won her respect.
Judy also reflects on career choicesstaying true to jazz instead of commercial workher friendships and supporters, and how a New York Times feature helped launch her wider recognition.
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