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“Whenever you study composition you inevitably encounter Bach right off the bat. You can't get across the room without running into him and the other greats. Analyzing Bach absolutely influenced my jazz playing.”

Quote by Howard Roberts

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Howard Roberts, an American educator, was born on October 2, 1929, and passed away on June 28, 1992. He is renowned for his contributions to music education, particularly in the field of jazz. more

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