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References
- ↑ Hasse, John Edward (1995). Beyond Category: The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington. Da Capo Press. p. 143. ISBN 9780306806148.
- ↑ "www.allmusic.com". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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