| Della Reese At Basin Street East | |
|---|---|
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| Live album by | |
| Released | 1964 |
| Recorded | 1964 |
| Genre | Traditional pop, jazz, R&B |
| Length | 31:57 |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Producer | Hugo & Luigi |
Della Reese At Basin Street East is a live album by Della Reese that was recorded and released in 1964.
The album was conducted by John Cotter, and it was issued on compact disc alongside the 1962 album Della on Stage, in 2004 by BMG.
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1964 | Vinyl LP | RCA Victor | [1] |
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