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11-6-2009

3rd Treasures of Jazz: Vanessa Rubin with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra (2009)

Vanessa Rubin

Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University

Dennis Reynolds

Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University

Michael R. Williams Cleveland State University, [email protected]

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Recommended Citation Rubin, Vanessa; Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Cleveland State University; Reynolds, Dennis; Black Studies Program, Cleveland State University; and Williams, Michael R., "3rd Treasures of Jazz: Vanessa Rubin with the CSU Jazz Heritage Orchestra (2009)" (2009). Jazz Heritage Orchestra Programs. 6. https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clbsjz_pr/6

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