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"I have to plead basic ignorance of most new jazz artists here."

Gary Lucas, American Guitarist

Artist, Artists, Ignorance, Jazz

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"I have to plead basic ignorance of most new jazz artists here."

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"I have to plead basic ignorance of most new jazz artists here."

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