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@suzannecloud's avatar

I remember hearing about her when I was writing a paper about jazz under the Nazis. Interesting person. I wonder about jazz folks who fall in love with the music, are successful in the music, and then just quit. Why?

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Tom Moon's avatar

Huge question! And....deep topic! I can't find now the quote she gave in answer one time (when she was actually still playing, at a restaurant in Queens) but it was something along the lines of "there are so many talented piano players." She was absolutely one of those -- the more I listen the more impressed I am with her voicings, the way she comps behind soloists, etc. That aspect of her work shines on the record with Zoot Sims....

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