Rob Dixon Trio, with Charlie Hunter and Mike Clark – Coast To Crossroads (2018)
The Rob Dixon Trio’s ‘Coast To Crossroads’ is funk-jazz that’s the best because it comes from the best.

The Rob Dixon Trio’s ‘Coast To Crossroads’ is funk-jazz that’s the best because it comes from the best.
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