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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | March 10, 1985 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:12 | |||
| Label | Soul Note | |||
| Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
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Hot is a live album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Soul Note label. [1]
The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 2½ stars, stating: "Excellent playing by Bley keeps things moving on this '85 date. The songs vary in quality, but Bley's moving, teeming solos are consistently impressive, and the production and sound are excellent." [2]
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| Allmusic |    [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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