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Other segments from the episode on April 18, 1994
Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch.
Jazz pianist Fred Hersch. His new solo album is "Fred Hersch at Maybeck." Hersch recently revealed he is HIV positive and appears on several recordings to fund raise for the disease.
Iain Softley Discusses Exploring the Early Days of The Beatles.
Iain Softley is the writer and director of the film "Backbeat." The film focuses on the early days of The Beatles when Stu Sutcliffe was the bass player.
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