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May 15, 1953: Jazz at Massey Hall concert recorded - last reunion of trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, pianist Bud Powell, bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Max Roach.

Added: 2008-04-15

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