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Champions
The Grand Duke of Jazz
December
1
1983
Alistair Cooke
Philippe Halsman
The Grand Duke of Jazz
Alistair Cooke
December
1
1983
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Champions
The Grand Duke of Jazz
December
1
1983
Alistair Cooke
Philippe Halsman
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