Scott Yanow
Scott Yanow is a jazz journalist/historian and author of 11 books including Duke Ellington, Swing, The Jazz Singers and Jazz On Record 1917-76.
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'Satchmo' became an international star known for his jaunty personality and such popular tunes as 'What a Wonderful World' and 'Hello Dolly.' But his impact was much, more more.
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