Mergner He Wrote
Lee MergnerI was an editor & publisher of JazzTimes for 32 years. Now write and consult for Jazz Cruises, WBGO and others.
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I was an editor & publisher of JazzTimes for 32 years. Now write and consult for Signature Cruise Experiences, Jazz at Lincoln Center and other organizations. I'll be posting pieces from those outlets and others, as well as some personal essays.
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