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I am touring in Europe. I am putting together a trio and a quartet. I am playing solo concerts with my symphonic sounds. I am very much engaged back to playing and recording and everything.
Miroslav Vitous
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Miroslav Vitous
Age: 76
Born: 1947
Born: December 6
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Miroslav Ladislav Vitouš
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