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“We had an old Victrola with the old bulldog they used to have there. The horn would come out.”

Quote by Jay McShann

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Jay McShann, born on January 12, 1916, and passed away on December 7, 2006, was an outstanding American jazz band leader. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he was renowned for his unique musical style and contributions to jazz. more

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