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| The Dudley Moore Trio | |
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| Released | 1969 |
| Recorded | 1969 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Decca |
The Dudley Moore Trio is a 1969 jazz album and the fifth LP recorded by the British jazz trio led by musician, composer, actor and comedian Dudley Moore. It was released in 1969 on Decca Records in the UK and Australia, and on London Records in the United States.
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