“The trouble with this country is that everything is new. We don't have any consideration for the past... Just because something is old, you don't just rip it down. You can renovate it instead of ripping it down and building something new.”
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Woody Shaw
Woody Shaw, born on December 24, 1944 and passed away on May 10, 1989, was an outstanding jazz trumpeter. His musical career was marked by innovation and exploration, and he was renowned for his unique playing style and contributions to jazz. more
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