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Gary Burton Quartet - Green Apple (1969) {Moon Records MCD 013-2 rel 1989}
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© 1969, 1989 Moon Records | MCD 013-2
Jazz / Post Bop / Vibes

Terrific import only CD from Jazz legend. Recorded Live in Nice, 1969.

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