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Final Recordings of Jazz Masters of the 1950s and '60s
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The 1950s and early '60s were a high point for jazz. Jazz was popular. You could hear it on TV, on college campuses, and on US State Department tours. It was an era of mind-boggling creativity. Cool jazz, hard bop, bossa nova and free jazz were all born and nurtured during these years. Many jazz musicians at the peak of their craft flourished alongside veterans of the swing era.In this hour, you'll hear the final recordings of some of the jazz greats who were prominent during this era. Featured artists include

Max Roach
drums1925 - 2007

Sonny Stitt
saxophone1924 - 1982

Erroll Garner
piano1921 - 1977

Stan Getz
saxophone, tenor1927 - 1991

Zoot Sims
saxophone, tenor1925 - 1985

Gerry Mulligan
saxophone, baritone1927 - 1996

Wes Montgomery
guitar1923 - 1968

Bill Evans
piano1929 - 1980
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