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Jazz Singer, Lorez Alexandria.

Alexandria discusses her new album "How Will I Remember You?"

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Other segments from the episode on July 14, 1978

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 14, 1978: Interview with Teddy Edwards; Interview with Lorez Alexandria.

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