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Miles Davis Wrote “Donna Lee” Before “Tiny’s Con” Was Available! Guest Post by Leif Bo Petersen (+Bonus)

(Paying Subscribers, a rare version of Don Byas and Slam Stewart performing “Indiana” before the Town Hall concert is below as your latest gift.)

Aug 17 •

Miles Davis: Origins of "Donna Lee," 2 of 2. Guest Post by John Purcell

[John Purcell is a Boston alto saxophonist, a Founding Member of this Playback, and author of a series of essays on Charlie Parker here. Last time…

Jun 30 •

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