Jazz Master Dave Brubeck on US Jazz Ambassadors of the 1950s
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NEA Jazz Master Dave Brubeck discussed the inspirational and innovative Jazz Ambassadors program of the 1950s. Brubeck along with other jazz legends traveled the world playing jazz and promoting peace.
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NEA Jazz Master Dave Brubeck discussed the inspirational and innovative Jazz Ambassadors program of the 1950s. Brubeck along with other jazz legends traveled the world playing jazz and promoting peace.




