| Awakening!! | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | September 13, 1961, and February 19, 1962 | |||
| Studio | Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:37 | |||
| Label | Contemporary M 3605/S7605 | |||
| Producer | Lester Koenig | |||
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Awakening!! is an album by alto saxophonist Jimmy Woods which was recorded in late 1961 and early 1962 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating: "Jimmy Woods' original sound and passionate, chance-taking style make one wonder why he was never able to really make it; his music has not really dated". [3]
All compositions by Jimmy Woods except as indicated
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