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One of the most influential modern jazz artists around, alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman is at the Colonial tavern on Yonge St. all week. Even a week'(...)
One of the most influential modern jazz artists around, alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman is at the Colonial tavern on Yonge St. all week. Even a week'(...)

One of the most influential modern jazz artists around, alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman is at the Colonial tavern on Yonge St. all week. Even a week'(...)

Date5/28/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of the most influential modern jazz artists around, alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman is at the Colonial tavern on Yonge St. all week. Even a week's steady listening may not be enough to comprehend his style, says Peter Goddard.
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