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John Hammond in 1978: Record producer and music critic discovered such musical greats as Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie, Charlie Christian and Aretha Franklin
John Hammond in 1978: Record producer and music critic discovered such musical greats as Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie, Charlie Christian and Aretha Franklin

John Hammond in 1978: Record producer and music critic discovered such musical greats as Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie, Charlie Christian and Aretha Franklin

Date3/8/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Hammond in 1978: Record producer and music critic discovered such musical greats as Billie Holiday; Teddy Wilson; Count Basie; Charlie Christian and Aretha Franklin.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0100635F
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