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References
- ↑ Discogs Omega (2)
- ↑ Billboard November 10, 1973 Page 84 Company Reports, Belgium, World Music
- ↑ Billboard October 6, 1962 International News, Holland Page 22
- ↑ Billboard October 6, 1962 International News, Holland Page 46
- ↑ Billboard January 7, 1978 Page 82 At The Helm
- ↑ Discogs Omega (2)
- ↑ Discogs Ben Cramer Discography
- ↑ 45Cat Mena Moeria Minstrels - Discography
- ↑ 45Cat Carl Frei - Orgel - Discography
- ↑ The Billboard February 23, 1959 Page 52 * Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums