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Jazz Pianist Sumi Tonooka

The musician moved from Philadelphia moved to New York to broaden her career opportunities. She considers how gender and her biracial background have affected her standing in the jazz scene.

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Other segments from the episode on December 2, 1986

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 2, 1986: Interview with Sumi Tonooka; Interview with Letty Cottin Pogrebin.

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