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Irma Thomas. Photo by Clayton Call

Forever Young: Irma Thomas’ Satchmo SummerFest debut

July 31, 2018 by: Brett Milano

There comes a time in every Irma Thomas show when she calls for the audience to shout out requests. For some fans that becomes a chance to make sure all the greatest hits get played; for others it occasions a round of Stump the Band. “People ask for things to see if I can still do them, I think that’s the main reason,” she says. “There’s quite a few that I’ll remember melodically, but not lyrically—so if I can find the lyr...

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