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March 1, 1976

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Whitney Balliett

Whitney Balliett on the brilliance of the jazz saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker.

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PROFILE of Sherrill Milnes, baritone with the Met. Opera, who has, at the age of 40, taken his place amoung the great Verdi baritones. Tells about his …

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