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References
- ↑ Gardner, Mark (2002). Kernfeld, Barry (ed.). The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc. p. 752. ISBN 1-56159-284-6.
- ↑ Both Sides Now: MetroJazz Album Discography, accessed February 28, 2018
- ↑ Jazzlists: MetroJazz discography, accessed February 28, 2018
