Writer Andre Dubus and Personal Tragedy.
Writer Andre Dubus ("dah-bues"). Dubus' short stories earned him this year's Bernard Malamud Award from the writers group, PEN. This summer, Dubus released his first work of non-fiction, a collection of essays, called "Broken Vessels." It's published by Godine. (Rebroadcast. Original date 6/25/91).
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Willie Ruff Discusses His Life and Career.
Jazz French horn player Willie Ruff. Ruff's autobiography, "A Call to Assembly," chronicles his childhood in the South, his enlistment in the army in 1946, his gaining admission to Yale, and his decision to pass on a career in classical music and follow a life in jazz. It's published by Viking. (Rebroadcast. Original date 7/24/91).
Remembering Miles Davis.
Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead remembers jazz great Miles Davis, who died this weekend at age 65.
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