The New Quartet

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  • Artist: Gary Burton (See All Albums by Gary Burton)

  • Date Released: May 8, 2001

  • Genre: Jazz

  • Label: ECM

  • Copyright: (C) 1973 ECM Records GmbH under exclusive license to Universal Music Classics & Jazz - a division of Universal Music GmbH

Total Tracks: 8   Total Length: 46:28

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