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Bruce T. Kaji was a member of the Jive Bombers in Manzanar. In this clip, he talks about the formation and naming of the dance band.

Courtesy of Densho, excerpted from Bruce T. Kaji Interview, Segment 14 (2010)

Densho ID: denshovh-kbruce-01-0014

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