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Beginnings: Jon Hendricks, Sherrie Maricle, Dave Valentin and Ed Shaughnessy

By Monk Rowe | Jazz Backstory
November 22, 2022
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It all starts somewhere, and often early on. Jazz Backstory begins with tales of childhood inspiration, moments that in retrospect, launched careers. Interviewees include Jon Hendricks. Sherrie Maricle, Dave Valentin and Ed Shaughnessy.

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