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“I'd listened to [Ornette Coleman] all kinds of ways. I listened to him high and I listened to him cold sober. I even played with him. I think he's jiving baby.”

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Roy Eldridge
Roy Eldridge

Roy Eldridge, born on January 30, 1911 and died on February 26, 1989, was an outstanding American jazz trumpeter. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he held a significant place in the jazz world with his unique sound and technique. more

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