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Article: Our Jazz Singer.(Springfield Extra)
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- The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)
- Article date:
- November 27, 2008
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Byline: Linc Wonham For The Register-Guard
The 1927 landmark film "The Jazz Singer" tells the story of a man who had to run from his heritage in order to fulfill his creative dreams. But Springfield's own jazz singer, Gina Saputo, not only embraces her local roots but credits the love and support she received while growing up here for the success she enjoys today in a career that's taken her around the world.
In fact, the 27-year-old, Los Angeles-based Saputo said she is ecstatic about the opportunity to return home this week for Thanksgiving and a homecoming performance to be staged Sunday at the Wildish Theater. Saputo, a 1999 graduate of Springfield ...