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I also don’t get the sense that if anything interesting had happened, Ted would think it was worthwhile in any way, lol.

…would not?

Would is correct there (i.e., “I don’t think Ted would think”), but my syntax is very convoluted. Thanks for the catch.

No your writing is technically correct. My reading comprehension was just off there

Rephrase: "Ted would not recognize an important moment in jazz if it happened in his presence."

That’s correct. I was insufficiently caffeinated when writing that comment, and clarity suffered accordingly!