| Drum Suite | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | April 5, 9 & 18, 1962 | |||
| Studio | Columbia 7th Ave, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:30Reissue with bonus tracks | |||
| Label | Epic LA 16030 | |||
| Producer | Teo Macero | |||
| Slide Hampton chronology | ||||
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Drum Suite is an album by American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger Slide Hampton which was recorded in 1962 and first released on the Epic label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Allmusic stated "Overall the music is rewarding and if not quite essential, there are enough exciting moments (whether from the ensembles or the main soloists) to make this a recommended acquisition". [2]
All compositions by Slide Hampton except as indicated
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