Jan 4, 2021 12:32 PM
Claudio Roditi’s Gentle Fire
During a performance you usually see Claudio Roditi adjusting a mic to position one of his brass instruments—the…
Jan 4, 2021 12:32 PM
During a performance you usually see Claudio Roditi adjusting a mic to position one of his brass instruments—the…
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