Val Wilmer
Writer and photographer who has photographed and interviewed significant musicians of the post-war years.
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Mar 3, 2024 • 39min
Val Wilmer, writer and photographer
Photographer and writer Val Wilmer shares her experiences meeting iconic musicians like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Her love for jazz and photography began at a young age, leading to a lifelong passion. She co-founded an all-female photographic agency and her work is held in prestigious collections. Val's Desert Island Discs choices include Langston Hughes' poetry and a music selection by Thelonious Monk.
