| Kenny Kirkland | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | October 1, 1991 |
| Studio | BMG Studios A & B, New York City |
| Genre | Jazz, post-bop |
| Length | 60:58 |
| Label | GRP Records |
| Producer | Delfeayo Marsalis |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
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