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The Greatest Tenor of the 20th Century.

Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews of new CD featuring the Swedish tenor Jussi Bjorling who died in 1960.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 2, 1987: Interview with Paul Goldberger; Review of Jussi Bjorling's album "Pagliacci"; Interview with Bobby Previte; Commentary on the urban legend of the solid…
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Composer Bobby Previte's Envelope-Pushing Jazz.

Drummer and composer Bobby Previte. His music has been described as "... a blend of Charles Mingus' bluesy hoedowns and Steve Reich's trancelike minimalism." Previte began as a rock drummer and now composes in a wide variety of genres, from choral works and string quartets to film score and jazz. His new album is titled "Pushing the Envelope."

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