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- ↑ Pareles, Jon (30 April 1998). Helen Ward, 82, Who Sang Hits With Goodman's Band in the 30s, The New York Times
- ↑ Goldsby, John (2002). The Jazz Bass Book - Technique and Tradition. San Francisco: Backbeat Books. p. 54. ISBN 978-0879307165.
- ↑ Chilton, John (2002). Roy Eldridge, Little Jazz Giant. London: Continuum International Publishing Group. p. 320. ISBN 978-0826456922.
- ↑ discography of Melotone Records 1936 releases
- ↑ Mosaic Records discography of Chu Berry
- ↑ Description of "Lars Erstrand and Four Brothers" album Archived 2011-02-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ The Keith Ingham New York 9, Vol. 1 at Allmusic
- ↑ Julie Is Her Name, Volume II on Allmusic.com
- ↑ Manhattan Moods: Outstanding Live Recordings at Allmusic
- ↑ Brunswick Records 7500-7999 discography
