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ALMOST BLUE by MARK DOTY

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First Line: IF HART CRANE PLAYED THE TRUMPET
Last Line: AND YOU LET TO AND WHY NOT
Subject(s): BAKER, CHET (1929-1988); JAZZ; MUSIC & MUSICIANS;

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