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The EssayMeeting the Giants of JazzEpisodes

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  1. Jimmy Rowles

    5/5Martin Gayford describes his encounters with pianist Jimmy Rowles.

  2. Sonny Rollins

    4/5Martin Gayford recalls the lessons that he learnt from meeting saxophonist Sonny Rollins.

  3. Ruby Braff

    3/5Martin Gayford remembers revealing telephone conversations with cornettist Ruby Braff.

  4. Marian McPartland

    2/5Martin Gayford recalls his meetings with British-American pianist Marian McPartland.

  5. Doc Cheatham

    1/5Martin Gayford recalls touring with octogenarian trumpeter Doc Cheatham.