Jazz Uniting Cultures: Sunny Sumter on Art, Community, and Diplomacy

Sunny Sumter, President and CEO of the DC Jazz Festival. Delve into Sunny's remarkable journey as a thought leader in the jazz industry and explore the cultural and educational programs she has pioneered in the nation's capital.

Sunny and Rob discussed:

• Sunny's role as the driving force behind the DC Jazz Festival and her commitment to presenting jazz-related cultural and educational programs.
• The significance of jazz in uniting people across the globe and Sunny's involvement in promoting jazz as a diplomatic art form.
• Sunny's experiences and achievements, including receiving the DC Mayor's Art Award for Excellence in Creative Industries and her work with prestigious organizations such as the U.S. Department of State and the Jazz Congress.
• The transformative power of jazz and its impact on mental health, community building, and cultural enrichment.
• The importance of arts education and the role of jazz in nurturing young talent and fostering creativity.

Join us for this enlightening episode as we explore the world of jazz with Sunny Sumter and gain valuable insights into the cultural significance of this vibrant art form.

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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