Kenton In Hi-Fi

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  • Artist: Stan Kenton (See All Albums by Stan Kenton)

  • Date Released: May 25, 1992

  • Genre: Jazz, Style: Traditional

  • Label: BLUE NOTE

  • Copyright: (P) (C) 1992 Blue Note Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Blue Note Records, 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.

Total Tracks: 17   Total Length: 59:05

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