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Mitchell/Ruff Duo The Mitchell/Ruff piano/bass/French horn jazz duo has been together for more than half a century. In addition to playing clubs and festivals, Dwike Mitchell and Willie Ruff have made schools a regular part of their touring schedule. They talk to kids about jazz as civil rights music. Fred Mogul has the story.

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Mitchell/Ruff Duo

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Mitchell/Ruff Duo

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The Mitchell/Ruff piano/bass/French horn jazz duo has been together for more than half a century. In addition to playing clubs and festivals, Dwike Mitchell and Willie Ruff have made schools a regular part of their touring schedule. They talk to kids about jazz as civil rights music. Fred Mogul has the story.