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- ↑ Speake, Martin (23 April 2016). "In Memoriam John Taylor". EthanIverson.com. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ↑ "Azimuth Catalog". JazzDisco.org. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ↑ "Azimuth Discography". JazzLists.com. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ↑ Fordham, John (19 September 2014). "Kenny Wheeler Obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ↑ "Norma Winstone Bio". Boyne Music Festival. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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- ↑ Rogers, Jude (14 November 2023). "Interview | 'My son was like: what?! Mum!' Norma Winstone, the British jazz singer being sampled by Drake". The Guardian.
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