Stolzman, Richard (Leslie)
Stolzman, Richard (Leslie) (b Omaha, 1942). Amer. clarinettist. Started lessons aged 8 and played in jazz bands. Taught at Calif. Inst. of Arts 1970–5. NY solo recital 1974 and at Carnegie Hall 1982. Soloist with int. orchs.
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