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LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY: Betty Baxter

Betty Baxter and Doug Fritch photo
Scott Pohl
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WKAR
Betty Baxter (left), accompanied by Doug Fritch in WKAR's Studio S

Our Live Music Friday guest is the veteran local jazz singer Betty Baxter. On Sunday, the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan is honoring her at their seventh annual Tribute Concert.

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BONUS MUSIC: Betty Baxter, "The Boy from Ipanema"

Today’s Live Music Friday guest is legendary jazz singer Betty Baxter. On Sunday, she’ll be honored at the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan’s seventh annual JAMM Tribute Concert at the Old Town Marquee in Old Town Lansing. She’s joined by guitarist Doug Fritch.

Together, they performed "Meet Me Where They Play the Blues" live in WKAR’s Studio S.

Scott Pohl has maintained an on-call schedule reporting for WKAR following his retirement after 36 years on the air at the station.
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