Musette Gazette - Arizona Accordion Club

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December 2011
Vol. XVI No. VI
Presents the
Musette Gazette
www.azaccordionclub.com
THE SQUEEZEBOX BAND January 16 2021
starring Ted Lange and Mollie Busta
The Arizona Accordion Club brings us one of America’s hottest
polka bands, the Squeezebox band.
Squeezbox is a collaboration of award winning musicians led by
Ted Lange and Mollie Busta.
With a play list featuring over 500 selections, and impressive vocal
fluency in English, Czech, German, and Polish, their performances
ensure great music and loads of fun, so get ready to dance.
The Great FRANK MAROCCO Stars on Monday, February 20th
Fasten your seatbelts. One of America’s truly great accordionists will
entertain us at our February 20 meeting.
Do you like the old standards? Do you like to hear the artist whose
sounds fill the movies and TV programs you watch all the time? Do
you appreciate a little jazz? Do you want to be inspired?
And Frank will grace our stage accompanied by the amazing Frank
Petrilli of Los Angeles, CA. Together the two Franks can be found
each year at the Frank Marocco Accordion Event right here in
Mesa, AZ, each February. Sixty accordionists from all over North America and
elsewhere combine their talents for a wonderful workshop and concert. Many or
most of those folks will conclude this year’s workshop
by attending out meeting on
Feb 20.
We also understand that we
will hear from our own
Gabe Hall-Rodriguez and
his group Ocotrillo.
More Frank Page 9 —>
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The Arizona Accordion Club
MENU for January 16, 2012 - Sliced Ham, Scalloped potatoes, Green Beans, Rye Bread and Butter
DECEMBER 19, 2011 MEETING - HOLIDAY SHOW by Raye Donatella
Pre-meeting music was played by Ted Lee. He began the evening with a variety of songs,
including several pretty holiday tunes. Thanks, Ted.
Leigh Dechaine, playing accordion and singing,
was up next with an assortment of backup players,
including Jay Stevens on bass, Big John Cieslak
on clarinet, sax, flute, trumpet and vibes (how can
one person play that many different instruments?),
Buddy Apfel on tuba, Tom Schulz on trumpet,
Paul Iarinni on trombone and Jim Winning on
drums, putting a big band sound on the music. That
got our ears tuned up for the rest of the show.
Time for our young players. The Seiser sisters, Drew and Julia, who are Steve and Bonnie Durkitʼs granddaughters, and Ian Rankin
played together for the first time ever, and
what a great job they did! They
played several songs, then they
played “Jingle Bells” and were
accompanied by the big band
players! That was so cute - the
expressions on the kids' faces
were priceless. The Seiser girls
left the stage, and Ianʼs older
brother, Joey, set down with his
accordion and played a solo, then was
joined by Ian and the boys' teacher, Pete Donatella for several more well
played songs. Joey put down his accordion and picked up his violin to play
two more solos, and was joined by his younger brother, Ian, to play a duet
of violin and accordion of “The Can Can.” Another youngster, Michael
Cosenza, who is Jay Stevens' grandson, and also plays a very mean saxophone, played several duets with his grandfather on accordion. You boys
sounded good! I love to hear all these kids play!
Elmer Faser stepped up next, accompanied by Jim Winning on drums, Tom Schulz on trumpet, and Paul
Iarinni on trombone After several pretty songs, they were joined by a friend of Elmer's from North Dakota,
Henry Nice, also on accordion, for a very “nice” time. Jack Dermody on accordion and Buddy Apfel on tuba,
Jay Stevens on
bass, and Big John
Cieslak on clarinet
sat in for an impromptu jam session. That was
“nice.” (And all the
“nice” quotes are
from Elmer, not
me.)
Table of Contents
Squeezebox and Frank Marocco
President’s recruiting Message
Our Meeting !
Gig for your club’s future
Advertisements
Accordion Instructors, repairs
Upcoming Events
Come Hear Us Play
Classifieds
Advertisements
Road Trip to see Tony L
Meeting location Map
Cover
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Pages 2 , 4
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Page 5
Page 6
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Page 7
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Page 11
Back Cover
Membership Form
Back Cover
Meeting Place
St. Stephen’s Hall
8141 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 997-4563
Third Monday of the Month
Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM
Meeting Ends at 9:00
Officers
President Jack Dermody (602) 237-5627
V. P. Jerry Szymanski ( 480) 488-0949
Secretary Leigh Dechaine (623) 582-3746
Treasurer Pete Donatella (623) 877-1846
Board Of Directors
Jerry Szymanski
( 480) 488-0949
Paul Betken
(480) 755-3539
Chuck Voinovich
(480) 451-4416
Dionne Hauke
(602) 266 9622
Ted Lee
(623) 444-5106
Jay Stevens
(602) 819-5505
Elmer Faser
Scholarship Chairman
Bulletin Staff
Dionne Hauke Editor
Raye Donatella Seasoned Pro Reporter
Pete Donatella Field journalist
Frank Schweller Distribution
Zophie Rossner Still Photos
Jerry Szymanski Still Photos
Sal Genco Video Camera
Jay Stevens Event Coordinator,
Ensemble Booking
jaystvens60@gmail.com
Phone: 602-819-5505
http://www.azaccordionclub.com
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President’s Message
Happy 2012, everybody!
Great Musicians. The Arizona Accordion Club rides on at full tilt,
wouldn’t you say? If you attended the December meeting, you know
that we are engaged musicians who have one heck of a good time together. And the quality of our own musicians keeps getting better.
Join Our Orchestra. You’ll see on page 11 an appeal for you to join
our Orchestra. It’s an accordion orchestra that will rehearse only in the
winter and spring – culminating in several concerts at the end of April.
This will allow our snowbirds to join. The goals are simple and realistic. The orchestra is different from the previous ensemble because the
orchestra will rely on written scores exclusively. This will allow for
full participation by all players, especially by those who would be uncomfortable with a great deal of expected improvisation and reliance
on “ear” skills. Instead, the orchestra will focus on musical integrity,
beauty, and the fun for creating the very best harmonized sounds emanating from a combo of accordionists.
Our Winter Programs. WOW! The winter programs are spectacular
this year. You saw on this month’s cover the visits in January and February by the Squeeze Box Band and Frank Marocco respectively. In
March, we present Sylvia Jorgensen – a favorite among dance circles
in the East Valley. Expect not only polkas, but also big band, swing,
Latin, rock n’ roll, country – even Scandinavian dances. In April, our
club’s very favorite guest is returning the one and only Mario Pedone.
Expect a workshop and private lessons on tap from him. Watch the
newsletter for more info on that.
Update your contact info, especially your e-mail address. If you
have not updated your email address with us, please do so asap. This IS
the 21st Century, after all. If you have email, you want to be on our list
to get news when the newsletter is far from going to press. Use the
form on the newsletter back cover as a guide to email us an update of
your information. Send it to our treasurer Pete Donatella His email
address is pdonatella@cox.net. For your information, we have a new
board member who will be in charge of our e-mail blasts – none other
than Dr. Howard Van Orden. Stay tuned for those e-mail blasts.
Be Active in 2012. Please be active in 2012. And what I really mean is
please BE ACTIVE – not just an audience member, but a functioning
volunteer and participant in every way that you have time for. The best
organizations, in my view, follow a version of Jack Kennedy’s challenge, i.e., “Ask not what the club can do for you; ask what you can do
for your club.”
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Elaine Andalaro, down from Alaska, a friend and student of Pete Donatella, joined
Pete and the big band gang for a set of music that was a little different, Klezmer and
Odessa Bulgar style. It was pretty and really toe-tapping!
Pete Donatella, Lester Rossner
and Jack Dermody played a tango
and several French tunes. In truth,
they were practicing for a French
gig they had coming up and just
took advantage of all us unwary listeners! It was pretty, though.
Susan Kidd and Elsa Lavessen from Washington state, did us
the honor of playing a three song set for us. Very nicely done,
ladies! Play for us again while you're here in the valley.
Bob Torkelson played several holiday tunes - good to hear you again, Bob. A special Thank You to everyone who brought desserts to share for the holiday dessert
table. I think each and every morsel was appreciated!
Carlos Solis played “Happy Birthday” to Jesus. Very
appropriate, Carlos.
Howard Van Orden on his accordion was joined by the
big band for a fun version of “The Happy Wanderer.”
They played quite a large group of holiday songs as other
members of the big band gang and the accordion club
picked up their instruments to join in for a jam session including another club member that we don't see often
enough, young Andrew Jemsek! Andrew was accompanied by his brother Tristan on drums, and Ryan Eveni
on vocals to do a couple songs that included a real oldie called
“Paddlinʼ Madelyn Home” and several other tunes.
Now Chuck Voinivich and the whole group played some of Chuck's special songs. They finished out jamming! What a happy, festive evening to get everyone into the holiday spirit!
Now a quick as my
Dad always saidʼ “Old people
shouldn't eat
healthy foods they need all the
preservatives they
can get!” See you
on January 16,
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Newsletter Inputs ? Please send them care of Jack at AzAccordionclub@cox.net
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This is the last year! Jerry returns to Wisconsin May 1st 2012.
Your last chance for a Musette Masterpiece at a Great Price….
Arizona Accordion Club Picnic
will be February 26th 2012 at Papago Park 11 to 5, Ramadas #9/10
Watch for details in this newsletter and announcements at the club meetings. We will have sign up sheets at front table.
Brought to you by: Event Coordinator and Ensemble Booking Agent Jay Stevens jaystevens60@gmail.com
Honorary Members
Art Van Damme * Dick Contino *Dr. John Van Such * Art Metzler * Lenny Simmons
Frank Yankovic * John Cesinger *Joe Kino * Helen Criscio * Flaco Jimenez
Tony Lovello * Frank Marocco * Anthony Galla-Rini * Myron Floren * Al Monti
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Come Hear Us Play
Bob Doszak
Music for all Occasions *** Single **Duo ** Trio**
Bookings, Info 480-982-0252 bobd1108@aol.com
Bill Regina : Every Friday / Saturday
Black Forest Haus 4900 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 602-938-3679 6:00 to 9:00
John Smoltz :
480-575-0534 480-575-6996
http://www.johnsmoltz.com/index.html
Augie Figurelli:
(www.augieperforms.com)
Check for performance schedule and exceptions.
Vincitorio's Restaurant (480.820.2786)
Elmer Faser and Duane Tendick :
Haus Murphy’s
Lessons and Repairs
Piano Accordion Instructors:
Pete Donatella 623 877-1846
Anthony Rolando 216-470-8463 and Piano,/Organ
Dr. Van Orden 623 203 7909 and Chromatic B System
Jack Dermody 602 237 5627
Joanne Drum 480 994-4698
Tony Putrino 480 483-3943
Bonnie Bingener 602-279-0378 and Piano
Joan Monti 602-923-3856
Button Accordion Instructor
Tony Longoria ( Él habla español )
602 718 4058 Acordeon Also Bajo Sexto y Bajo Quinto
y Bass Guitar.
5739 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale Arizona 85301
623 939-2480
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00
Paddy’s Peg Leg
http://www.myspace.com/paddyspegleg
Paul Kay
The Lynks Cafe is closed for the winter.
Paul can be reached at 602-549-0497
Estimates always free
Ziggie’s Music 602 266 9622
3309 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2301
www.ziggiesmusic.com
ziggies.music@gmail.com
Mondays - Saturdays 10-6
In Coolidge Timothy Gomez
1 520 510 9317
Donations
Helping to build a better club
The Arizona Accordion Club isn’t just a organization.
It is a group full of people who make it special.
DVD’s of Club Meetings are available.
“All Arizona Accordion Club Meetings and sponsored events are copyrighted
by the Board of the Arizona Accordion Club and are for the private use of our
audience. Any other use of these programs or of any pictures, descriptions or
accounts of the Arizona Accordion Club meetings, events and it’s performers,
without a written approval of consent by the Arizona Accordion Club Board, is
Prohibited”
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Musical Items For Sale:
"Full size 120 bass Francini-top quality
with three sets of musette reeds with
unmatched sound,$650.00
480-278-9633 Jerry Siegler
Petosa Accordion/Organ Series II
Chamber 3/4 Handmade reeds. Black
antico engraving, complete with tone
generator, has MIDI capability.
$1500.00 J. Drum 480 994 4698
Wanted : a Petosa. An S-2000 model P800 with 4/4 sets of reeds or a model
AM1100 an S-2000 Midi. Norbert
Ludewig. 908-889-8476, 973-792-4661. 2
Ridge Way, Fanwood, NJ 07023
Cordovox, recently tuned.
GC 2 row Accordion $250.00.
Ed Mikulich 623 362 1525
Guerrini Polka Box - Rhinestones - $2100
Korg rotating sound machine - $250
Zupan 4 Row CGFBb V.G. condition. Crate Amp - 15" speaker - $300
With case $1000.00 520 903 6378 Keith Selmer Model 80 Tenor Sax - $2900
Noblette Clarinet - $350
Tucson ,Arizona
Mikes, Stands, Fronts, etc.
Ellie Aldrin - 602-996-8197
Accordions For Sale Too Many to list,
Key and Button Styles.
Excelsior 19 1/4” Keyboard,120 bass
Gabacho Bob 623 780 3622
10/6 switches, slide mute, tone chamber,
Samson Wireless system. Amplify your
accordion without having to deal with a
cable to trip over. This is what I used on
my accordion. It works great. Cost for a
new unit is about $260. Selling this one
for $130. Todd Hagen 623-582-5852
Hohner Ventura IV Musette
41/120 4/5 13/7 24 lbs $4000
Hohner Atlantic IV Deluxe
41/120 4/5 11+PM/3 22 lbs $750
480 830 8766 Glenn Tompkins
deluxe straps, heavy duty case, 27 lbs.
$1,700.00. Harry 602 568 3931.
Excelsior New York Model 5 accordion.
V.G. condition $350.00. 480 895-8161
Victoria Super 1960's Black, white pearl
keys. 18 3/4" Keyboard 21 lbs. 5 oz,.
41 /120. 7/3 switches.3 reed L-M-H
Dry tuned. Straps and case. $450 OBO
Jean T 570 972-6434
Excelsior 96 bass midi accordion. 17 1/2
Yorkville Mixer Amp - 50 watts. Two
inch keyboard with 37 full size keys. 7/3
lines in with separate jacks for microswitches. 4 pickups. Lightweight 21 lbs.
phone, CD/line, FX-send, FX-RTN, and Excellent condition, includes case.
earphone. Ten inch speaker with small
$1850.Fake books $15.-$25.00.Joan 602horn. Priced new at $400.00 - will sell
923-3856
for $175.00. Excellent condition, great
sound, and portable to carry. Contact
Pastore Italian made ladies accordion.
Elmer Faser at 623-584-9801
8/2 switches. Perfect condition.$300
Excelsior Midi with Xetron X4 module. Call Felice at 602-279-0638.
480 661-7750. edwardoperez@cox.net
RICHILIEU - Mint Rubell 4 String
Paid $3500.00 "Like new" Castiglione
19” Key / 120 bass accordion, black,
with 9 treble / 3 bass switches asking
2500.00 OBO call 480-629-8648 Jean
Moore in Gilbert, AZ
120 bass Excelsior A.C. Great Musette
$3,000 OBO Bob Dura 602-841-0487
Star Concertina Super Star mint.
7 switch Quad in Bb. Black/chrome/red
104 key. Internal microphone with
hookup ,original carrying case.$1,800.00
Jerry 623 332 2343 Plus 22 other musical
items.
Proteus/1 XR Module, model 9011, $75
Carl Nyberg 480 982-1479
Wanted Chromatic C system accordion,
17lbs max. Steve 651-702 0791
msweninger@comcast.net
HOHNER Red 34/80 VERDI II
excellent sound and condition
$250.00 OBO John 602-515-1279
PRO Black CRUCIANELLI
41/120 bass, 10/7 plus master Palm switch
With Pickup excellent condition
$2000.00. John 602-515-1279
Wanted :Dealers to handle my accordion
Faux Fur bass strap covers. Unbelievably
comfortable beautiful Faux Mink or Chinchilla Jimmy Jenson, 630 Elk Brophy Road,
NW. Alexandria, MN 56308.320 762 2411
jejenson@charter.net
Musicians Available
Electric Bass, Tuba, Guitar, Vocal and
Button Accordion.
Experienced in, and enjoy a variety of music.
New to the area. The Rokuseks
402-821-2120 or 402-821-70380.
Black metal Conductors fold out music stand.
Includes case. Paid $100.00 Asking
$50.00.Excellent condition. 623-566-1555.
I’m looking for a copy of „Brazilian
Samba”. If you can accommodate me, I shall
be in your debt forevermore.
Joanne Drum 480 994 4698
ACCORDIONS & KEYBOARDS
Clearwater, FL Accordeon@aol.com
727 443 4113. Cell 727 417 6099
www.accordionsandkeyboards.net
Free Shipping on these accordions
Excelsior Symphony Made In New York.
MIDI is installed. 4/6 sets of handmade
reeds. Sano Amplification. Excellent Condition. $3200.00
Iorio "K" Series Reedless ( 15 lbs. )
accordion with Music Tech Midi
Controller plus built-in sounds.
Like New Condition. $2650.00
Ad Policy For Display ads, Arizona Accordion club members pay the lower price:
Business card Size $5.00 or $8.00 Quarter page $10.00 or $16.00 Half page $20.00 or $32.00 Full page 40.00 or $64.00
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Continued from cover story
In the world of accordion performance, Frank Marocco is a giant. Not
only for his mastery of the instrument itself, but for his highly developed
musicality. In any style, on the concert stage or in the recording studio,
his playing is technically brilliant and musically superb.
Frank Marocco is one of the most recorded accordionist in America
(and, possibly, the world), having played on a vast number of movie
soundtracks, television scores, commercial jingles and record albums, in
the studios of Hollywood and beyond. He has recorded for and/or
worked with artists ranging from Brian Wilson, Pink Floyd and
Madonna to Luciano Pavarotti, conductor Maxim Shostakovich and
composer John Williams.
He was nominated eight years in a row for the Most Valuable Player
Award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
(N.A.R.A.S) and received that award twice.
Frank is also a consummate jazz artist and a gifted composer with several of his own albums to his credit. He has played his music for audiences all over the world.
Biographical highlights: He was a student of the great Andy Rizzo of
Chicago. Traveled with Bob Hope and Les Brown. You hear him on
movie soundtracks, TV movies, TV series, record albums, and advertising jingles. Along the way, he has found time to compose and arrange
both jazz and classical music. - Notes by Al DiMarco and Peggy Milne
313 N.E. 45th St.
2700
Seattle, WA 98105 (206)-632-
Visit Our Web Site www.petosa.com
“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten”
Hey if you are in Tucson Visit our good friends at ACT
aka Accordion Club of Tucson
http://www.accordionstucson.com/
Catch us on the World Wide Web http://www.azaccordionclub.com or My Space at http://www.azaccordionclub.com
Find Updates and features on upcoming meetings and highlights of our great guest performers. The Club Performers link offers Photos and bios
of some of our regular players. Arizona Accordion Club members are encouraged to send their info to azaccordionclub@cox.net
Check the slide show for photos from recent Arizona Accordion Club meetings.
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TIME TO RENEW YOUR DUES. TIME TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION. USE THE FORM ON THE BACK COVER
AS A GUIDE AND SEND YOUR INFO BY EMAIL TO PETE DONATELLA AT PDONATELLA@COX.NET.
January 22nd, Gabe Hall-Rodrigues with Ocotrillo and Frank Petrilli will perform at the San Francisco Accordion Club
Ocotrillo is comprised of Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (accordion and vocals), Sean Brogan (bass), and Wes Anderson (drums). All members of the trio graduated with
degrees in music from Arizona State University (ASU). Ocotillo's repertoire contains a variety of music styles, including classic jazz and standards, older styles,
such as Dixieland or New Orleans jazz, as well as music from various parts of
Brazil, including numbers by Tom
Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Luiz Gonzaga,
and more.
Frank Petrilli was born and raised
in the San Fernando Valley, California and started playing the accordion at age seven. At
15, Frank started playing Cordovox and soon after was playing professionally in small
combos. He continued to play professionally through college untill he was about 23, when
family and work demands took precedence. Frank stayed active musically by playing keyboards and saxophone but his accordion playing remained dormant until 2006. Soon after
he started playing again, he attended the first Frank Marocco Accordion Event and began
studying with Frank Marocco which still continues today. Currently, Frank performs with
the Cesar Mateus Latin Jazz Sextet at various jazz venues in Los Angeles. .
Gabe Hall-Rodrigues and Frank Petrilli will be featured performers at the AAA Festival
2012 in Baltimore, Maryland July 11-15 at the Sheraton City Center, Baltimore.
See all the photos at http://www.azaccordionclub.com/
In the Slideshows section. And on Face book at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
ARIZONA-ACCORDION-CLUB/49382654020
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Members have asked for this over many years.
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE ARIZONA ACCORDION ORCHESTRA?
Let’s have an orchestra this spring and call it the Arizona Accordion
Orchestra. Six people have already indicated they want to join.
Here are general parameters.
If you’d like to join, please call Jack asap: 602-237-5627.
The Season begins in January and ends by May 1.
Rehearse for two hours once a week for 15 weeks.
Play musical scores – all written, with multiple parts for accordion
only.
No memorization required.
(Over a dozen scores will be selected to work on.)
Participate in several 30 to 60- minute concerts at the end of April.
Intermediate and advanced players are welcome.
Regular attendance is required.
Please do not begin if you have to miss more than two rehearsals.
Concert attendance is mandatory.
Bring a high-quality black music stand that securely holds several open pages.
We anticipate no fees, but it is expected you will cover your own expenses for transportation and clothing.
Music duplication will be covered by the Arizona Accordion Club.
This is an orchestra of volunteers whose only goal should be the enjoyment of ensemble
music and the social benefits that normally ensue.
So what do you think? Please give Jack a call or send an email.
TUCSON FIELD TRIP TO SEE AND HEAR TONY LOVELLO
We had a great time wandering down to Tucson on December 11 to
join our sister club, the Accordion Club of Tucson. We all got to be
up close and personal with Tony’s performance, in a small room with
about 30 people. Perfect. Joining forces with our Tucson brothers
and sisters was energizing and we hope to do more of that in the future.Our contingent included Dennis Enright, Joan Monti, Jay Stevens, Connie Stevens, Connie’s mom, and Rose and Jack Dermody.
Visit Tony at http://www.accordionmusic.com
TIME TO RENEW YOUR DUES. TIME TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION. USE THE FORM ON THE BACK COVER
AS A GUIDE AND SEND YOUR INFO BY EMAIL TO PETE DONATELLA AT PDONATELLA@COX.NET.
4416 North 102nd Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85037
JOIN THE AAC! BE A MEMBER!
Include this form with $25.00 for one-year membership
fee payable to: Arizona Accordion Club.
Send to Arizona Accordion club, c/o Pete Donatella,
4416 N. 102nd Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037.
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