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Exciting freshly minted jazz Chien Chien Lu - BUILT-IN SYSTEM (LIVE FROM NEW YORK):  If you're looking for the very best in exciting, freshly...

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Inner World landscapes Gary Schmidt – Afterthoughts new release review

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Freaky fusion flows Brian Kastan, Rachel Z Hakim, Peter O’Brien – Atmospheric Grooves

Freaky fusion flows Brian Kastan, Rachel Z Hakim, Peter O'Brien - ATMOSPHERIC GROOVES:  There's no doubt in my mind that if you love improvised...

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