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Meet acclaimed jazz musician Glenn Miller. Born in Nebraska, Glenn earned enough money to buy his first trombone by milking cows and was touring as soon as he graduated from high school. He influenced many famous musicians, including Louis Armstrong. He became known for many hit songs including ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and ‘In the Mood’. This inspirational story is a must-have for any Glenn Miller fan.
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