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The Evolution of Nicholas Payton
There was a time, back in the mid-’90s, when trumpeter Nicholas Payton was being hyped as a Young Lion on the scene.…
Jan 23, 2024 12:35 PM
There was a time, back in the mid-’90s, when trumpeter Nicholas Payton was being hyped as a Young Lion on the scene.…
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Working from his self-described “mansion” in Oakland, California, John Santos is surrounded by the things he loves…