| Black Forrest | ||||
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| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | December 10 & 12, 1959 | |||
| Studio | Hall Studios, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:04 | |||
| Label | Delmark DL-427 | |||
| Producer | Robert G. Koester | |||
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Black Forrest is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Jimmy Forrest recorded in 1959 but not released by the Delmark label until 1972. [1] [2] [3] [4] The album features alternate takes and five other songs recorded at the sessions that produced All the Gin Is Gone . [5]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [6] |
Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Forrest sounds fine, guitarist Grant Green was making his debut on record, and the rhythm section plays up to par. Get All the Gin Is Gone first, and then, if one wants to hear the rest of the story, this set". [5]
All compositions by Jimmy Forrest except where noted
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