Amerca's Voice of Jazz Behind The Iron Curtain

During the Cold War, listeners behind the Iron Curtain huddled around radios listening to the bass-baritone voice of the man who sent them American music. "Good evening, Willis Conover in Washington, D.C., with Music U.S.A.” a voice familiar to millions around the world but at home, this VOA broadcaster was unknown. Plans for a postage stamp honoring Conover is giving hope to those who think he deserves greater recognition. Russian Jazz trumpeter Valery Ponomarev was one of the many millions listening, for him it was the sound of freedom #jazz #voa #russia #radio