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Buddy Guy, Albert King, King Curtis: Village Gate, New York City

Ian Dove, Billboard, 15 February 1969

NEW YORK — The world of music moves closer as the long-established jazz spot, the Village Gate, took a brief weekend — but possibly regular — excursion (31) into an area usually staked out by the Fillmore East. Appearing for the wine 'n' dine set were Buddy Guy (Vanguard), Albert King (Stax) and King Curtis and his group (Atco).

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