| Memories Ad-Lib | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | October 16–18, 1958 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 34:27 | |||
| Label | Roulette SR 52021 | |||
| Producer | Teddy Reig | |||
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Memories Ad-Lib is an album by singer Joe Williams with Count Basie featuring tracks recorded in 1958 which was originally released on the Roulette label. [1] [2] It is notable for featuring several short solo passages by rhythm guitarist Freddie Green. [3]
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| AllMusic |   [4] |
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Ken Dryden states, "it will be greatly appreciated by fans of Count Basie and Joe Williams". [4]
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