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The big bands are still swinging at Ontario Place, and Saturday night it was Rob McConnell and his Boss Brass who were splitting the air with a variet(...)
The big bands are still swinging at Ontario Place, and Saturday night it was Rob McConnell and his Boss Brass who were splitting the air with a variet(...)

The big bands are still swinging at Ontario Place, and Saturday night it was Rob McConnell and his Boss Brass who were splitting the air with a variet(...)

Date9/8/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The big bands are still swinging at Ontario Place, and Saturday night it was Rob McConnell and his Boss Brass who were splitting the air with a variety of sounds. Series continues next Saturday with vibraphonist Peter Appleyard.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0066449F
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