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Title
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KC Museum Adds Presidential Sax
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Description
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A saxophone played by President Bill Clinton has been added to the collection of the American Jazz Museum located in the 18th and Vine district. The instrument is a gift from Clinton and has been in his presidential library in Little Rock, Arkansas. The saxophone will be handed over at a public ceremony on December 21, 2007, in the museum's Blue Room.
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2007-12-21
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Newspaper Article
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Jazz Master Alaadeen Will Be Remembered by Many
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Article about saxophonist Ahmad Alaadeen who died August 15, 2010. A Kansas City native, Alaadeen was "considered among a group of second generation saxophonists" who were inspired by musicians like Charlie Parker and went on to mentor younger musicians.
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2010-08-20
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Newspaper Article
