| Live at the Studio Grill | ||||
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | May 19 & 26, 1988 | |||
| Venue | Studio Grill, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 52:43 | |||
| Label | Triloka 182-2 | |||
| Producer | Paul A. Sloman | |||
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Live at the Studio Grill is a live album by jazz pianist Freddie Redd recorded in Hollywood in 1988 and released on the Triloka label in 1990. [1]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Due to his timeless style and relatively few recordings, Freddie Redd is a legend. A fine bop pianist who was an associate of his idols Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, Redd (62 at the time of this set) will probably always be best-known for his work on the play The Connection . Although maintaining a low profile, Redd had been playing continuously through the decades ... Redd is an unrecognized giant. Bassist Al McKibbon and drummer Billy Higgins offer short solos and sympathetic support on this highly recommended trio set". [2]
All compositions by Freddie Redd, except where indicated
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