Solar Igniter | ||||
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Studio album by Modereko | ||||
Released | 2003 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Harmonized Records | |||
Producer | John Molo | |||
Modereko chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | not rated [1] |
JazzReview.com | not rated link |
The Music Box |
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