| Mel Lewis and Friends | ||||
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | June 8 & 9, 1976 | |||
| Studio | Generation Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 45:53 | |||
| Label | A&M/Horizon SP-716 | |||
| Producer | John Snyder | |||
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Mel Lewis and Friends is an album by drummer/bandleader Mel Lewis recorded in 1976 and released by the Horizon label the following year. [1] [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 41⁄2 stars with the review by Scott Yanow stating "A rare small group date led by drummer Mel Lewis ... the music still communicates quite well. Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard is in top form during five selections; tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and Gregory Herbert (mostly on alto) get in their licks; pianist Hank Jones and bassist Ron Carter are typically flawless, and trumpeter Cecil Bridgewater makes a guest appearance ... Excellent music". [3]
All compositions by Thad Jones except where noted
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