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and

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's parents,

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, and members of the

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Discography

As leader

* ''Back to the Groove'' (Paddle Wheel, 1997) * ''Jungle Strut'' (Venus, 1997 998 * ''Introducing G.G.'' (Jazzateria, 2002) * ''Thank You Mr. Bacharach'' (ZMI Records, 2022) * ''Thank You Mr. Bacharach Vol 1 and 2'' (ZMI Records, 2023) With

and

* ''The Masters of Groove - Meet Dr. No'' (Jazzateria, 2001) * ''The Masters of Groove - Meet DJ-9'' (Jazzateria, 2006) * ''The Godfathers of Groove'' (18th & Vine, 2007) ote: originally released as ''The Masters of Groove''* ''The Godfathers of Groove 3'' (18th & Vine, 2009)

As sideman

With Reuben Wilson * ''Organ Blues'' (Jazzateria, 2002) *'' Movin' On'' (Savant, 2006)

References

External links

Official site
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