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“I used to take my mother to Yosemite. When I turned 14, I got my driver's license, and that's where she'd want to go, so I'd go take her there for two weeks.”

Quote by Dave Brubeck

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Dave Brubeck, an influential American jazz pianist and composer, was born on December 6, 1920, and passed away on December 5, 2012. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he is renowned for his unique musical style and innovative contributions to jazz. more

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