John Lewis played in the rhythm section of Gillespie's band.

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The Rhythm Section partners sold the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in 1985.

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Sometimes I'd say, 'Oh, it would be great to have the rhythm section here, ' and Alan would answer, 'I don't think it needs it.

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There are few better examples of Brown's greatness than the three choruses he throws off on 'Brownie Speaks', the fourth title cut at the 9 June 1953 date, which the trumpeter is accredited as co-leading with Lou Donaldson (Elmo Hope, Percy Heath and Philly Joe Jones in the rhythm section).

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