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“Get up from the piano ... Oscar is in the house. Who wants to be at the piano when Oscar is there? Find something else to do.”

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Benny Carter
Benny Carter

Benny Carter was a prominent American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, whose career spanned over seven decades. Born on August 8, 1907, in New York City, Carter was known for his technical prowess and versatility on the saxophone. He collaborated with numerous jazz greats and his compositions and arrangements have had a lasting impact on the genre. more

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