| Empire Jazz | ||||
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Studio | Aura Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:19 | |||
| Label | RSO RS-1-3085 | |||
| Producer | Ron Carter | |||
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Empire Jazz is an album by bassist Ron Carter featuring jazz interpretations of five of John Williams' themes from The Empire Strikes Back which was recorded in 1980 and released on the RSO label. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "the all-star group has plenty of solo space and the music is transformed into reasonably creative jazz". [3]
All compositions by John Williams.
Album cover Artwork: Jeff Wack
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