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in the 1970s. Its members included Ernie Watts, trombonist

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and

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. Ernie Watts would later tour with

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''. Reggie Andrews died at the age of 74 on June 23, 2022.

Discography

*''Celebration'' (Horizon/A&M, 1976) *''For Everybody'' (Horizon/A&M, 1977)Karma - For Everybody (LP liner notes). Horizon/A&M Records. SP-723

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Karma (Band) A&M Records artists American soul musical groups American funk musical groups American jazz ensembles