DOROTHY DONEGAN (The greatest pianist you never heard) Jazz History #27
You may never have heard of pianist Dorothy Donegan, and after you watch this video you’ll wonder why. With a combination of multi-genre virtuosity and humor she was a spectacular player whose ability far surpassed her public recognition, an altogether too common situation for women in jazz. Deliciously ironic, given the title, and thanks to the YouTube algorithm, this portrait of an unsung artist has consistently been one of the most popular on this channel. That has introduced a LOT of people to Dorothy Donegan for the first time, as you can read in the hundreds of comments.
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