Baritone saxophonist Ronnie Cuber cut his teeth in Marshall Brown's Newport Youth Band in 1959. The band was noteworthy for breaking in gifted players who went on to sizable jazz careers, including bassist Eddie Gomez and pianist Mike Abene. The band also was a feeder for Maynard Ferguson's big bands in the late 1950s and early '60s. Among those who re…
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