Artist spotlight: Dorothy Donegan (1922-1988)

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A classically trained virtuoso US jazz pianist who knew how to play a mean boogie. Below is a great clip of her performing with the Count Basie Orchestra and showing off her flamboyant nature. The Smithsonian conducted a lengthy interview with Dorothy in which you can learn about her career which included learning from jazz maestro Art Tatum.