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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | March 10, 11 & 17, 1975 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:55 | |||
| Label | Kudu KUDU-21 | |||
| Producer | Creed Taylor | |||
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Beck is an album by guitarist Joe Beck which was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's Studio in New Jersey in 1975 and released on the CTI label. [1] The album was reissued in 1979 and 1987 as Beck & Sanborn. [2]
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
Allmusic reviewer Thom Jurek states "Beck is essential listening for anyone interested in mid-'70s commercial jazz. The chops are there, but far more than that, Beck leads a band into a soul-deep blowing session with killer charts, nasty tunes, and killer vibes". [3]
All compositions by Joe Beck except where noted
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