Two of the Few | ||||
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Released | 1983 | |||
Recorded | January 20, 1983 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 45:33 | |||
Label | Pablo [1] | |||
Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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AllMusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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