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Interview: Bob Brookmeyer (Part 3)

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Marc Myers
Jun 24, 2009
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By the late 1950s, Bob Brookmeyer was one of  the most dynamic forces in jazz. His reputation for playing the valve-trombone with enormous force and passion was established, and his writing was equally smart and engaging. But Bob also was emerging as one of the most sought-after orchestral arrangers in the business. Known for his inventive touch, Bob's …

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