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Although famed in his day for his Big Band, his small-group recordings are still highly regarded - featuring the black pianist [[Teddy Wilson]] and vibraphone player [[Lionel Hampton]], with the white drummer [[Gene Krupa]], it was the first commercially successful mixed-race jazz group.
Although famed in his day for his Big Band, his small-group recordings are still highly regarded - featuring the black pianist [[Teddy Wilson]] and vibraphone player [[Lionel Hampton]], with the white drummer [[Gene Krupa]], it was the first commercially successful mixed-race jazz group.
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