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Chris Barber was an English jazz trombonist and bandleader who played a pivotal role in the British traditional jazz revival of the 1950s. His band, the Chris Barber Jazz Band, introduced many to the sounds of New Orleans jazz and blues. Barber's dedication to promoting jazz and his long-lasting career made him a significant figure in the history of British jazz.
"Here in England we live at a slower pace, have more time to enjoy things - like good jazz."
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"Here in England we live at a slower pace, have more time to enjoy things - like good jazz."

Time, England, Jazz
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"We play happy music, and we make people happy. That's why they like us."
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"We play happy music, and we make people happy. That's why they like us."

Music, People, Play
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"Jazz of the sort we play is a happy, extroverted music. You don't have to think about it too much."
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"Jazz of the sort we play is a happy, extroverted music. You don't have to think about it too much."

Music, Jazz, Play
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"A frisky spirit makes my trombone sing."
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"A frisky spirit makes my trombone sing."

Spirit,
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"In America, life is introverted, self-absorbed - and so is their music."
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"In America, life is introverted, self-absorbed - and so is their music."

Life, Music, America, Self
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