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“That's the clarinet I used to use... but it's just a piece of wood, you know, with holes in it and they put these clumsy keys on it and you're supposed to try to take that and manipulate it with throat muscles and chops... and try to make something happen that never happened before. And when you do, you never forget it. It beats sex, it beats anything.”

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Artie Shaw was a renowned clarinetist known for his unique playing style and extensive musical achievements. Born on May 23, 1910, and passing away on December 30, 2004, Shaw played a significant role in the music scene of the 1930s and 1940s. His band stood out in the jazz world with its innovative playing style and distinctive musical arrangements. more

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