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Blowing his horn

Date5/22/1981
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  • Blowing his horn: Johnnny Cowell, a Scarborough resident, has a national reputation. He's 55 now, and has been playing the trumpet for 50 years. A member of the Toronto Symphony, Cowell will perform his Trumpet Concerto at Massey Hall this weekend. He's written hit songs, classical pieces and even advertising jingles.
  • Blowing his horn
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Original Toronto Star caption: Blowing his horn: Johnnny Cowell, a Scarborough resident, has a national reputation. He's 55 now, and has been playing the trumpet for 50 years. A member of the Toronto Symphony, Cowell will perform his Trumpet Concerto at Massey Hall this weekend. He's written hit songs, classical pieces and even advertising jingles.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0040653F
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