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THE HISTORY OF JAZZ by KENNETH KOCH

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First Line: THE LEAVES OF BLUE CAME DRIFTING DOWN
Last Line: He smilingly picked up his yellow horn to play, but all that came out of it was steam
Subject(s): JAZZ; MUSIC & MUSICIANS;
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