| Dusty Blue | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | June 13, 1960 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:13 | |||
| Label | Bethlehem BCP 6055 | |||
| Producer | Teddy Charles | |||
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Dusty Blue is an album by trumpeter Howard McGhee which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Bethlehem label. [1]
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Allmusic reviewer Ken Dryden stated: " With the exception of Together Again with Teddy Edwards, the 1950s had largely been a waste for Howard McGhee, as drug addiction had taken its toll on his playing. But he is in good form for this 1961 studio session for Bethlehem". [2]
All compositions by Howard McGhee, except as indicated
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