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“There used to be a club in new york called Bradley's - I've never been there, it closed in the 80's - but I used to study with Junior Mance, and he would tell me about Bradley's. It was a very important place for a generation of jazz musicians in New York. It was really all about pianists there.”

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Jose James, born on January 20, 1978, is a talented vocalist whose music style blends jazz, soul, and funk elements, winning the hearts of many fans. more

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