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Johnny Costa: Mr. Rogers' Piano

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Marc Myers
Sep 05, 2018
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Two jazz pianists come to mind when talk turns to children. The first and best known is Vince Guaraldi, the pianist and composer of songs and incidental music for the Charlie Brown TV specials. Guaraldi died in 1976. The second keyboard player is Johnny Costa, the musical director and keyboard player on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood from 1968 until his de…

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