| Lightsey 1 | ||||
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | September 22 and October 5, 1982 | |||
| Studio | Penthouse Recordings, New York, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:39 | |||
| Label | Sunnyside SSC 1002 | |||
| Producer | François Zalacain | |||
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Lightsey 1 is a solo album by pianist Kirk Lightsey that was recorded in 1982 and released by the Sunnyside label. [1] [2] [3]
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| Allmusic |   [4] |
The Allmusic review states "Long a top interpreter of modern mainstream jazz, pianist Kirk Lightsey was well recorded by the new Sunnyside label in the early 1980s ... The pianist is in top form throughout the well-paced program". [4]
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