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| Blues Connotation | |
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| Released | 1997 |
| Recorded | November 21–25, 1988; January–February 1992 |
| Studio | London Bridge Studios, Seattle |
| Genre | Blues |
| Length | 57 minutes |
| Label | ITM Pacificnno 970083 |
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