| Debut of a Legend | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | May 26–27, 1994 | |||
| Studio | Master Sound Studios, Queens, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz, swing | |||
| Length | 55:57 | |||
| Label | Chesky | |||
| Producer | David Chesky, Steve Kaiser | |||
| Johnny Frigo chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [2] |
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