Nippertown’s own jazz piano queen Lee Shaw is living a fascinating life. From her childhood in Oklahoma in the 1920s to her early exposure to jazz in Chicago to her decades-long career as a jazz pianist, Shaw has been everywhere and played with just about everyone.

Jason Crane – the host and producer of the online interview show focusing on jazz musicians, The Jazz Session – has posted a new podcast this week in which he interviews Shaw about her early years; why she decided to become a jazz pianist rather than a classical accompanist; and the impulsive proposal that led to a lifetime of musical bliss.

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