| Tom Scott and The L.A. Express | ||||
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| Studio album by Tom Scott and The L.A. Express | ||||
| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | August–September 1973 | |||
| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 41:50 | |||
| Label | Ode | |||
| Producer | Tom Scott | |||
| Tom Scott and The L.A. Express chronology | ||||
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Tom Scott and The L.A. Express is a Jazz/Fusion album released in 1974 by Tom Scott backed by the L.A. Express.
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