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Jazz Musician Amanda Gardier Talks About Her New Album, Teaching And Having A Baby During COVID-19

Jazz musician Amanda Gardier
Courtesy Amanda Gardier
Jazz musician Amanda Gardier

Producing a new album of music requires plenty of work. The same can be said about teaching saxophone at Ball State and having a baby. Indianapolis jazz musician Amanda Gardier accomplished all three in the midst of the public health crisis.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with her about unexpected silver linings and lucky timing, including good timing her students. Gardier joined the conversation by phone.

Gardier’s new album, is "Flyover Country."

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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