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Sounds of Old L.A. Jazz on 'Pachuco'

The cover of <i>Pachuco Boogie</i>, featuring L.A. style.
The cover of Pachuco Boogie, featuring L.A. style.

Copyright 2005 Fresh Air

Ed Ward is the rock-and-roll historian on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
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