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The Moth Radio Hour

The Moth Radio Hour 505

A jazz bassist is put to the test by his idol, a down and out comic considers ending it all, and a New York writer details his daughter's imaginary friend...

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Oct 30, 2011 • 1 min read

Christian McBride gets a chance to play with his idol, Freddie Hubbard, but Freddie doesn't make it easy. Adam Gopnik introduces his daughter's imaginary playmate, Charlie Ravioli. Mike DeStefano (photo) is at the lowest point of his life when a chance meeting with a monk gives him a new lease on life.

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Banner image of Mike DeStefano by Flash Rosenberg

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