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Trumpeter Buck Clayton Lets Us Into His "Jazz World."

Trumpeter and composer Buck Clayton. Clayton was one of the most prominent members of Count Basie's original band. But when a lip problem hurt his playing, he turned to composing and arranging. Clayton now leads a band that performs his own compositions. (Rebroadcast. Originally broadcast on Wednesday, October 14, 1987.)

11:30

Other segments from the episode on August 1, 1989

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 1, 1989: Interview with David Lewiston; Commentary on Gene Vincent; Interview with Buck Clayton; Commentary on The Capris.

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