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827:Best Jazz Album – Solo
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745:Celebration
605:Anita Baker
562:Joeski Love
449:Anita Baker
300:Anita Baker
256:Billy Ocean
177:Los Angeles
132:WGN America
90:Most awards
47:Los Angeles
1560:Categories
1305:Jazz Album
1275:Rap Single
1189:New Artist
1162:Categories
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778:The Winans
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31:1987-03-23
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