| Hommage | ||||
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | May 19 & 20 and July 31, 1975 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:43 | |||
| Label | East Wind | |||
| Producer | Kiyoski Itoh | |||
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Hommage is an album (and first solo album) by American jazz pianist Andrew Hill, recorded in 1975 and originally released on the Japanese East Wind label. [1] The album features six of Hill's original compositions and one interpretation of a Duke Ellington tune.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The music is thoughtful, lyrical, and unpredictable, well worth several listens. Hommage is recommended as are virtually all of Andrew Hill's unique and valuable recordings." [2]
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