Frank-ly Speaking | ||||
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Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | February 5, 1977 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 56:11 | |||
Label | SteepleChase | |||
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Frank-ly Speaking is an album by American jazz pianist Horace Parlan featuring performances recorded in the U.S. in 1977 and released on the Danish-based SteepleChase label. [1]
The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars, stating that "the playing is inspired throughout the date by everyone involved". [2]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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