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Monday Quiz Show #12

November 10th, 2013

In the 1950’s, this Los Angeles-based guitarist led “The Poll Winners,” a trio that included bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne. Who was he?

Jim Hall

Barney Kessell

Laurindo Almeida

Charlie Byrd

Pat Martino

Jimmy Raney

Kenny Burrell

Herb Ellis

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