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Record Producer Jerry Wexler

A live interview with the former Atlantic Records executive. Wexler was the producer behind some of the greatest soul music of the 60s, including classic sessions with Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding. His memoir of his career is called "Rhythm and the Blues."

21:36

Other segments from the episode on May 7, 1993

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 7, 1993: Interview with Arthur Alexander, Ben Vaughn, Bobby Jay, Seth Baer, and Mike Vogelmann; Interview with Jerry Wexler.

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