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Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught.
Paul Desmond
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Paul Desmond
Age: 52 †
Born: 1924
Born: November 25
Died: 1977
Died: May 30
Composer
Jazz Musician
Recording Artist
Saxophonist
San Francisco County
California
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Writing
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Jazz
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