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The Color of Jazz: Part 1

By Monk Rowe | Jazz Backstory
August 22, 2023
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Jazz is one of America's most original art forms. Its origins are well documented but controversy regarding ownership and race vs. skill persist. The opinions that matter most are offered by the practitioners.

Jon Hendricks

vocals
1921 - 2017

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Frank Foster

saxophone
1928 - 2011

" data-original-title="" title="">Frank Foster,

Lionel Hampton

vibraphone
1908 - 2002

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Clark Terry

trumpet
1920 - 2015

" data-original-title="" title="">Clark Terry, and

Louie Bellson

drums
1924 - 2009

" data-original-title="" title="">Louie Bellson weigh in on the topic of jazz and race.

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