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Recorded in Japan in 1982, this instumental live jazz outing from the former War harmonica player was cut with the Japanese band Furasawa, and includes the Oskar original "My Road." ~ Jason Ankeny
Recorded in live at The Pitt Inn, Japan in 1982.
Personnel: Lee Oskar (harmonica).
Recording information: Japan (1981-1982).
Personnel includes: Lee Oskar (harmonica).
Live At The Pitt Inn Music Lee Oskar Live At The Pitt Inn Songs | 1. | Ima Haru |
| 2. | BLT |
| 3. | Promised Land |
| 4. | My Road |
| 5. | Our Road |
| 6. | Ano Koro |
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