Impressions of Copenhagen

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Impressions of Copenhagen
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Studio album by
Released1981
Recorded1981
StudioNorthstar Studios, Boulder, Colorado
Genre Jazz
Length43:40
Label Theresa TR 114
Producer J. Thomas Tilton
Joe Bonner chronology
Parade
(1978)
Impressions of Copenhagen
(1981)
Suburban Fantasies
(1983)

Impressions of Copenhagen is an album by pianist Joseph Bonner recorded in 1981 and released on the Theresa label. [1]

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
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In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow observed "Bonner is an underrated talent, and this is one of his finest recordings". [2]

Track listing

All compositions by Joseph Bonner except as indicated

  1. "Impressions of Copenhagen/R.V." - 6:43
  2. "The North Star" - 6:15
  3. "I'll Say No This Time" - 6:42
  4. "Quiet Dawn"" (Cal Massey) - 10:43
  5. "Why Am I Here?" - 7:57
  6. "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) - 5:35 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

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References

  1. Joe Bonner discography accessed February 4, 2015
  2. 1 2 Yanow, Scott. Impressions of Copenhagen – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved February 4, 2015.