| Essence | ||||
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | July 5 & 6, 1977 | |||
| Studio | Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Galaxy GXY 5101 | |||
| Producer | Ed Michel | |||
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Essence is an album by Shelly Manne released on the Galaxy label in 1977. [1] [2] [3]
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