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- ↑ Easton, Carol (1981). Straight Ahead: The Story of Stan Kenton. Da Capo. ISBN 978-0-306-80152-5.
- ↑ Texan Jazz, by Dave Oliphant, University of Texas Press, p. 282
- ↑ Singing jazz:: the singers and their styles By Bruce Crowther, Mike Pinfold, Hal Leonard Corporation, p.125