| Bugle Boy Bop | ||||
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | February 5, 1977 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:43 | |||
| Label | Muse | |||
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
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