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“People behind the Iron curtain have such an incredible image of America and jazz. I expected to find a Gerry Mulligan or Miles Davis on every corner...I almost expected a Shorty Rogers to deliver the milk, a Bud Shank to be the mailman.”

Quote by Gabor Szabo

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Gabor Szabo, born on March 8, 1936 in Hungary, was a renowned jazz guitarist and composer. His musical career spanned across various genres, including jazz, classical, and world music. Szabo was known for his unique playing style and profound understanding of music, and is considered one of the most outstanding jazz musicians of the second half of the 20th century. more

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