Arts & Culture

Relief Fund Created For Indianapolis 'Gig' Musicians

By Jill Ditmire

Published April 9, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

Many Indianapolis area jazz and blues musicians face financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Artistic Director Rob Dixon says normally, many of these musicians work six or seven nights a week.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke by phone with Dixon about a relief fund created specifically for local “gig” musicians.

Individuals and businesses that want to contribute may learn more at the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation website -- indyjazzfoundation.org

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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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