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Julius Hemphill's Legacy as a Soloist and Sax Quartet Composer

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the late Julius Hemphill, who died on Sunday. Hemphill, the saxophonist and composer, helped found the World Saxophone Quartet.

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Other segments from the episode on April 5, 1995

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 5, 1995: Interview with Linda Wertheimer; Commentary on Casablanca Records; Interview with Linda Wertheimer; Tribute to Julius Hemphill.

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