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Jimmy Rowles
5/5 Martin Gayford describes his encounters with pianist Jimmy Rowles.

Sonny Rollins
4/5 Martin Gayford recalls the lessons that he learnt from meeting saxophonist Sonny Rollins.

Ruby Braff
3/5 Martin Gayford remembers revealing telephone conversations with cornettist Ruby Braff.

Marian McPartland
2/5 Martin Gayford recalls his meetings with British-American pianist Marian McPartland.

Doc Cheatham
1/5 Martin Gayford recalls touring with octogenarian trumpeter Doc Cheatham.