Imagine: the city of Genoa, Italy owns a violin dating to 1743, once belonging to baroque master Nicolo Paganini; one of the finest jazz violinists in the world approaches; she is the first to be allowed to play jazz on this instrument. If you have not yet listened to Regina Carter, start here.

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