| Evolution | ||||
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | August 31, 1953 and January 6, 1955 Los Angeles, California and Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 34:14 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7078 | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock (tracks 1-6), Teddy Charles (tracks 7 & 8) | |||
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Evolution is an album by jazz vibraphonist and pianist Teddy Charles recorded in 1953 and 1955 for the Prestige label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Although somewhat overlooked in the jazz history books, vibraphonist Teddy Charles was for a period an important participant in the early Third Stream movement, using aspects of classical music to revitalize West Coast-style jazz... This session alternates cookers with sensitive ballads and is one of the better recorded showcases for Charles' vibes. Recommended". [3]
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