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Franco Cerri (1926-2021)

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Marc Myers
Oct 20, 2021
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Franco Cerri, one of the world's finest jazz guitarists whose records and reputation escaped most American jazz aficionados due to his desire to spend his career in Italy, died on October 18. He was 95. [Photo above of Franco Cerri]


Ruggedly handsome with a joyous sense of swing and impeccable taste, Cerri (pronounced "Cherry") was one of Italy's best ke…

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