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Forgotten Jazz Musician Rod Levitt.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead profiles trombonist and composer Rod Levitt. Levitt, who wrote for marching bands and played in the pit at Radio City Music Hall, drew from every musical style available in the 50s.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 23, 1988: Interview with Antonio Carols Jobim; Commentary on Rod Levitt; Interview with Harry Crews; Review of the television special "Moyers: Joseph Campbell and the…

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