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Claxton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Rozelle is a given name. Notable people with the given name include:
References
- ↑ Vacher, Peter (2003). "Claxton, Rozelle". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J090400. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
- ↑ Rozelle Claxton at Allmusic
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