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“I found it liberating of necessity to devise my own style and my own tactics and to look for a voice on the instrument because there weren't really any that impacted strongly on me.”

Quote by Steve Swallow

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Steve Swallow, born on October 4, 1940, is an accomplished jazz bassist. His musical career began in the 1960s, and he is renowned for his unique playing style and contributions to jazz music. more

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