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Virgil Rhodes hopes to bring more jazz music to Springfield | Community Voices

Virgil Rhodes performed at Robbie's in downtown Springfield, Ill.
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Virgil Rhodes performed at Robbie's in downtown Springfield, Ill.

Virgil Rhodes is a musician who plays flute and several horn instruments. He spoke to Community Voices about how he became a self-taught instrumentalist. He also shared the history of his band Footprints and how he hopes to bring more jazz music to Springfield, Ill.

Originally aired March 15, 2022.

Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.
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