Bursting Out with the All-Star Big Band! | ||||
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Released | 1962 | |||
Recorded | June 13–15, 24, 1962 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 32:18 | |||
Label | Verve | |||
Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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Allmusic | [2] |
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