Astor Place was an American

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, and

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record label. The label released albums from jazz musicians such as

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, David Murray ('' Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead''),

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, and the Ed Palermo Big Band. The label also released

albums from Alabina, the Paul Schwartz compilation series ''

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'', and '' Time and Love: The Music of Laura Nyro''.

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