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Pee Wee Russell is still the best clarinetist in jazz, and is still trying to be a better one
Pee Wee Russell is still the best clarinetist in jazz, and is still trying to be a better one

Pee Wee Russell is still the best clarinetist in jazz, and is still trying to be a better one

Date10/22/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pee Wee Russell is still the best clarinetist in jazz, and is still trying to be a better one.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0078123F
    Expo jazz stars, from left, Bud Freeman, Ruby Braff, Pee Wee Russell
    Expo jazz stars, from left, Bud Freeman, Ruby Braff, Pee Wee Russell
    Expo 67 (Montreal, Québec)
    5/26/1967
    Pee Wee Hunt at the Savarin, With a sextet of motley misfits
    Pee Wee Hunt at the Savarin, With a sextet of motley misfits
    Lennon, Frank
    3/20/1967
    Pee-Wee's Big Adventure which opens today relies solely on its star for laughs, and his TV routine buckles under the weight. Played by Los Angeles com(...)
    Pee-Wee's Big Adventure which opens today relies solely on its star for laughs, and his TV routine buckles under the weight. Played by Los Angeles com(...)
    Griffin, Doug
    8/6/1985
    Field day for the passing game: Stamps wide receiver Pee Wee Smith turns upfield to face diving Bombers defensive back Jayson Dzikowicz after catching a pass
    Field day for the passing game: Stamps wide receiver Pee Wee Smith turns upfield to face diving Bombers defensive back Jayson Dzikowicz after catching a pass
    Spremo, Boris
    11/29/1992
    Jazz trumpeter - or, better still, all-round showman - Louis Armstrong opened here last night in Club Embassy's Palm Grove Lounge and proceeded to put(...)
    Jazz trumpeter - or, better still, all-round showman - Louis Armstrong opened here last night in Club Embassy's Palm Grove Lounge and proceeded to put(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    5/20/1968
    Comfortable surroundings, Jazz clarinetist Phil Nimmons, standing in the cozy family room that is a favorite gathering spot for his children and grand(...)
    Comfortable surroundings, Jazz clarinetist Phil Nimmons, standing in the cozy family room that is a favorite gathering spot for his children and grand(...)
    Cooper, David
    10/16/1987
    Henry Cuesta. Our finest jazz clarinetist
    Henry Cuesta. Our finest jazz clarinetist
    Cuesta, Henry
    8/1/1970
    A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
    A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
    Peterson, Oscar, 1925-2007
    6/10/1982
    Still elegantly Oscar. Pianist opens jazz fest
    Still elegantly Oscar. Pianist opens jazz fest
    Bock, Tony
    6/18/1985
    Veteran Jazz man Sonny Rollins still blowing hot at Massey Hall Saturday
    Veteran Jazz man Sonny Rollins still blowing hot at Massey Hall Saturday
    Bock, Tony
    9/15/1991
    Buddy Rich is still swinging. Jazz and Buddy Rich, former drummer with Bunny Berrigan, Tommy Dorsey and Harry James bands, opened Seneca College's fal(...)
    Buddy Rich is still swinging. Jazz and Buddy Rich, former drummer with Bunny Berrigan, Tommy Dorsey and Harry James bands, opened Seneca College's fal(...)
    Mahler, John
    10/6/1976
    Rare breed: Clarkson Chargers' Doug itchell coaches one of the best fooball teams in Peel Region, one of the leagues that's still thriving
    Rare breed: Clarkson Chargers' Doug itchell coaches one of the best fooball teams in Peel Region, one of the leagues that's still thriving
    Stuparyk, Michael
    10/10/1991