| A Grand Night for Swinging | ||||
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | March 7 and April 10, 1957 Reeves Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:56 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-238 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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A Grand Night for Swinging is an album by American jazz guitarist Mundell Lowe featuring tracks recorded in 1957 for the Riverside label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "A Grand Night for Swinging will be a real treat for fans unfamiliar with Lowe's earlier work, and a satisfying selection for fans of good jazz guitar". [2]
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