The 1950s brought a number of jazz players to the attention of mass audiences. Jackie Gleason’s lush string arrangements featured trumpeter Bobby Hackett, alto saxophonist …
13 Jul
In Concert - Albuquerque, 2004 by The Kenny Davern Quartet
Wednesday, 13 July 2005
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