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Question 1:
This jazz great lived 1919-1956. He is remembered for his virtuosity and creativity yet many called his style unjazzlike. He was legally blind in both eyes.
A. Art Tatum
B. Teddy Wilson
C. Cedar Walton
D. Earl Hines
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