Paris Chong sits down with Lee Kaplan, the owner of Arcana Books and a former fixture at the legendary Rhino Records. Kaplan shares his memories from 1975, when he served as one of the record store's original employees during its pre-label era, and details his role in scouting rare imports of creative improvised music, free jazz, and Jamaican reggae. Beyond his music industry roots, Kaplan reflects on his lifelong connection to the West Los Angeles area, offering a nostalgic look back at the neighborhood's history and his evolution from musician and visual artist to a cornerstone of the LA bookselling scene.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Lee Kaplan

https://youtu.be/lHTJIxcMj44

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

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