| Bridgework | ||||
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | January 4 & 5, 1980 and April 23, 1986 Los Angeles, CA and Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Contemporary C 14024 | |||
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Bridgework is an album by American jazz drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1980 and 1986 and released on the Contemporary label. [1] [2]
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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states "the music overall is excellent hard bop with some strong moments but no major surprises". [3]
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