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The Murderous Modes of Jazz
The New Wave is telling The Establishment that modern jazz is out-of-date
September
1
1960
NAT HENTOFF
The Murderous Modes of Jazz
NAT HENTOFF
September
1
1960
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The Murderous Modes of Jazz
The New Wave is telling The Establishment that modern jazz is out-of-date
September
1
1960
NAT HENTOFF
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