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Jazz: The 59 Sound

In 1959, Jazz got a kick start from innovators like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck, who helped change the musical landscape forever. Highlights from classic records; family members/jazz historians are featured.  (Airs noon-1pm and preempts To the Point.)

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Nov 27, 2009 • 1 min read

In 1959, Jazz got a kick start from innovators like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck, who helped change the musical landscape forever. Highlights from classic records; family members/jazz historians are featured. (Airs

noon-1pm and preempts

To the Point.)

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