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Pavel Polanco-Safadit Plays WFYI's Small Studio

Pavel & Direct Contact at WFYI's Small Studio
Jeff Hinton/WFYI
Pavel & Direct Contact at WFYI's Small Studio

Our Small Studio Session band this month features the high energy sound of the group Pavel & Direct Contact. This Latin Jazz and Salsa ensemble is led by pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit and backed by an ensemble of seven outstanding musicians.

Pavel details his passion for music when it comes to performing, recording and teaching, “I think that’s one of the reasons I’m on this earth. I want to make people feel happy through whatever we do."

You can hear more of Jill’s conversation and see Pavel & Direct Contact perform at wfyi.org/small studio

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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