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Album Reviews: 21st February 2015
Mark Langford, Phil Gibbs, Paul Anstey & Bob Helson; Buena Vista Social Club; Black Yaya

Fringe Music by Mark Langford, Phil Gibbs, Paul Anstey & Bob Helson (Freetone Records)

4/5

Bristol’s record of producing interesting and innovative music draws much from the long-established improv scene, with the city’s Fringe Cafe at its heart.



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