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“Interested listeners have only to hear the recording to find out if those guys, who go to such pains to undervalue my work, are right. All people have to do is listen to realize it is a beautiful record.”

Quote by Bill Dixon

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Bill Dixon was an American jazz musician, born on October 5, 1925, and passed away on June 16, 2010. He was renowned in the jazz world for his unique musical style and innovative spirit. more

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