John LaPorta Interview by Monk Rowe - 4/13/1996 - Sarasota, FL

Saxophonist/educator John LaPorta speaks about his work with Charles Mingus, Woody Herman, and at the Berklee School of Music. He also addresses the evolution of jazz from dance music to more complex forms.
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He was my favorite teacher at Berklee. RIP Mr. Laporta.

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