| Epitome | ||||
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| Studio album by Odean Pope Saxophone Choir | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | October 4–14, 1993 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 59:01 | |||
| Label | Soul Note | |||
| Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
| Odean Pope chronology | ||||
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Epitome is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Odean Pope recorded in 1993 and released on the Italian Soul Note label. [1]
The Allmusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 4 stars stating "This is a truly unique and moving ensemble, making any of their discs recommended". [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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