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Bobby Scott and Fats Domino Face Jazz and Rock Debates
The piece profiles Bobby Scott a jazz pianist who prefers intimate jazz rooms over singing Chain Gang for higher pay. It notes his early life in New York with Gene Krupa, his eight voice auditions for ABC Paramount, and his view on jazz origins citing American Indians and Anglican hymns. It also highlights Fats Domino’s view of rock and roll, Bill Haley’s royal invitation, and a Playboy Magazine jargon glossary.
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New York
Bobby Scott
Chain Gang
Washington
Bobby
Gene Krupa
Abc-Paramount
Torme
Lanza
Scott
Debussy
Dick’s
Patti Page
Mercury
Russ Arno
Liberty
Bill Haley
Decca
Billy Williams
Coral
Nelson Riddle
Capitol
Tony Cabot
RCA
Brailowsky
Liszt
Szell
Cleveland Orchestra
Dvorak
Smetana
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