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“I've got a collection of songs that I've had, I keep adding to and they're all great American composers. I wanted to showcase American composers and I've done that on a lot of my records and played things by American composers that I really respect.”

Quote by Charlie Haden

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Charlie Haden was an American jazz bassist and composer, renowned for his unique musical style and contributions to jazz. Born on August 6, 1937, and passing away on July 11, 2014, Haden had a profound impact on the jazz world. He collaborated with many famous musicians throughout his career and received multiple Grammy Awards. more

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