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- ↑ Levine, Mark (2011-01-12). The Jazz Theory Book. O'Reilly Media, Inc. p. 416. ISBN 9781457101458 . Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ↑ "Session details: Harris Smith Studio (September 18, 1948)". Plosin.com. 1948-09-18. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ↑ Ah-Leu-Cha at AllMusic
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