| 1st Place | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | February 9, 1982 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | BlackHawk | |||
| Producer | Herb Wong | |||
| Jimmy Knepper chronology | ||||
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1st Place is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1982 and originally released on the BlackHawk label in 1986. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Trombonist Jimmy Knepper is well featured on this out of print LP from the defunct Black Hawk label, both as a highly original trombonist and as a composer". [2]
All compositions by Jimmy Knepper.
East Coasting is an album by Charles Mingus, recorded and released in late 1957. It was reissued on CD with bonus takes in 1993.
The Incredible Kai Winding Trombones is an album by American jazz trombonist Kai Winding featuring performances recorded in 1960 for the Impulse! label.
A Genuine Tong Funeral is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton featuring compositions by Carla Bley recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label in 1968. It features Burton with Bley herself on keyboards and conducting an expanded ensemble consisting of trumpeter Michael Mantler, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri, soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, baritone saxophonist Howard Johnson, guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Bob Moses.
Smokin' is an album by American trombonist Curtis Fuller recorded in 1972 and released on the Mainstream label.
The Street Swingers is an album by jazz trombonist and pianist Bob Brookmeyer with guitarists Jim Hall and Jimmy Raney, recorded in late 1957 for the World Pacific label.
Jazz Is a Kick is an album by jazz trombonist and arranger Bob Brookmeyer recorded in 1960 for the Mercury label.
Back Again is an album released by American jazz trombonist Bob Brookmeyer featuring tracks recorded in 1978 and originally released on the Sonet label.
Yes, Yes, Nonet is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz's Nonet recorded in 1979 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Lee Konitz Nonet is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1977 and released on the Chiaroscuro label.
The Pepper-Knepper Quintet is an album led by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams and trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1958 and originally released on the MetroJazz label.
A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1957 and originally released on the Bethlehem label. The album was rereleased in 1977 as Idol of the Flies.
Cunningbird is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.
Jimmy Knepper in L.A. is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper, recorded in 1977 and originally released in Japan on the Discomate label and in the United States on the Inner City label.
Tell Me... is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in Holland in 1979 and originally released on the Dutch Daybreak label.
Primrose Path is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper with saxophonist Bobby Wellins which was recorded in 1980 and originally released on the Scottish Hep label. The album was rereleased on CD in 1994 along with Just Friends as Special Relationship.
I Dream Too Much is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1984 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.
Dream Dancing is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Criss Cross Jazz label.
Grey's Mood is an album by trombonist Al Grey recorded in Paris at sessions in 1973 and 1975 and released on the French Black and Blue label in 1979.
In High Profile is an album by pianist Dick Katz which was recorded in 1984 and released on the Bee Hive label.
Evening Star is an album by guitarist Joshua Breakstone that was recorded in 1990 and first released by the Contemporary label.
