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BRIEF
The Fall of Flatbush Smith
Jazz has a way of beating back at you unless you know what it’s all about
September
1
1947
MARTIN GARDNER
Marshall Barer
The Fall of Flatbush Smith
MARTIN GARDNER
September
1
1947
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BRIEF
The Fall of Flatbush Smith
Jazz has a way of beating back at you unless you know what it’s all about
September
1
1947
MARTIN GARDNER
Marshall Barer
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