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<i>Swings the Thing</i> (Illinois Jacquet album) album by Illinois Jacquet

Swing's the Thing is an album by American jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet recorded in late 1956 and originally released on the Clef label.

<i>Swings the Thing</i> (Al Sears album)

Swing's the Thing is an album by saxophonist Al Sears which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Swingville label.

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