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The Jazz Baroness
Nica de Koenigswarter is the most celebrated—and controversial—patron in the world of jazz
October
1
1960
NAT HENTOFF
The Jazz Baroness
NAT HENTOFF
October
1
1960
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The Jazz Baroness
Nica de Koenigswarter is the most celebrated—and controversial—patron in the world of jazz
October
1
1960
NAT HENTOFF
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