Aug. 29

Lee Konitz - The Complete Motion (1961) {3CD Set Verve Elite Edition 314 557 107-2 rel 1998}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 1.00 Gb | MP3 @320 -> 528 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 277 Mb | 5% repair rar | 20-bit remaster
© 1961, 1998 Verve / Polygram | 314 557 107-2
Jazz / Cool / Post Bop / Saxophone

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