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Interview: David Amram at 80

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Marc Myers
Nov 18, 2010
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David Amram turned 80 yesterday. If you know David, you know that hitting that age  is almost a ridiculous concept. The musician and composer has the metabolism and mind of a 25-year old, and he's constantly traveling the country like jazz's Johnny
Appleseed, performing and motivating all who cross his path. One grows winded just listening to his schedu…

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