| Oleo | ||||
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| Studio album by New York Unit | ||||
| Recorded | January 29, 1989 | |||
| Studio | A&R Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | CBS/Sony | |||
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Oleo is an album by New York Unit, consisting of tenor saxophonist George Adams, pianist John Hicks, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura. It was recorded in 1989.
The album was recorded at A&R Recording Studios in New York City, on January 29, 1989. [1] [2]
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