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SUMMARY:Harlem of the West: Jazz Night
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URL:https://sandiegohistory.org/event/harlem-of-the-west-jazz-night/
LOCATION:1649 El Prado\, Suite #3 San Diego\, CA 92101\, CA\, United States
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