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The Coker Legacy

WUOT | By Todd Steed

Published July 12, 2016 at 1:51 PM EDT

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Jerry and Patti Coker have made a lasting impression on the Knoxville jazz scene. Their work in jazz education has worldwide implications. Todd Steed discusses their impact with Donald Brown, Kelle Jolly and Tom Johnson.

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Todd Steed

A Knoxville native, Todd began working at WUOT in 2006 as jazz coordinator now serves as music director and host of Studio 865/Flipside, Improvisations and Changing Course. Todd's newest podcast is Improvisations to Go. Todd got his start in radio at WUTK, where he served as both news and music director while earning his undergraduate degree in journalism at UT. He later earned a master’s degree in education, also at UT. Recently, Todd was inducted into the East Tennessee Writer's Hall of Fame.

You can reach Todd at steed@wuot.org

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