| Billy Taylor with Four Flutes | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | July 20 & 24, 1959 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:27 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-306 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [2] |
Billy Taylor with Four Flutes is an album by American jazz pianist Billy Taylor featuring tracks recorded in 1959 for the Riverside label. [3]
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with reviewer Scott Yanow calling it "essentially bop, but the unusual instrumentation gives the set its own personality. Enjoyable music that certainly stands out from the crowd". [1]
All compositions by Billy Taylor except as indicated
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