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| Released | June 1984 | |||
| Recorded | September 22, 1982 and August 19, 1983 | |||
| Studio | Penthouse Recordings, New York, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Sunnyside SSC 1005 | |||
| Producer | François Zalacain | |||
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Lightsey 2 is a solo album by pianist Kirk Lightsey (with one track featuring vocalist Roselyn Burrough) that was recorded in 1982 and 1983 and released by the Sunnyside label. [1] [2] [3]
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| Allmusic |   [4] |
The Allmusic review states "pianist Kirk Lightsey performs eight stimulating piano solos. The emphasis is on modern jazz originals, including tunes by Tony Williams, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins and Phil Woods ("Goodbye Mr. Evans") plus three of Lightsey's own tunes. In addition, singer Roslyn Burrough makes a guest appearance on "You Are So Beautiful." Excellent music". [4]
All compositions by Kirk Lightsey except where noted
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