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Bobby Short was an American cabaret singer and pianist known for his interpretations of jazz and popular standards. His performances in New York City's cabaret scene and his recordings of classic songs made him a celebrated figure in the world of jazz and cabaret. Short's dedication to preserving and performing the great American songbook earned him recognition and admiration in the music community.
"Even in today's opera world, the position of the black tenor is problematic."
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"Even in today's opera world, the position of the black tenor is problematic."

Opera, Today, World
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"I was very young at the time, and I mainly appreciated their vocal qualities, even though I was already living as they did - as black performers in a white world."
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"I was very young at the time, and I mainly appreciated their vocal qualities, even though I was already living as they did - as black performers in a white world."

Time, Living, World
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"But life is tough and if you're creative, it's tougher."
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"But life is tough and if you're creative, it's tougher."

Life,
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"If you try to do that in pop music - to play only rare show tunes, for example - people don't come."
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"If you try to do that in pop music - to play only rare show tunes, for example - people don't come."

Music, People, Example, Play
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