| It Just So Happens | ||||
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | January 31 and February 1, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 53:35 | |||
| Label | Enja ENJ 5037 | |||
| Producer | Matthias Winckelmann | |||
| Ray Anderson chronology | ||||
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It Just So Happens is an album by trombonist Ray Anderson which was recorded in 1987 and released on the Enja label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Although trombonist Ray Anderson sounded fine on his earlier trio and quartet dates, he really comes into his own when joined by other horns. ... An excellent example of the innovative Ray Anderson's work". [3]
All compositions by Ray Anderson except where noted
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