| Moon Child | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | July 5, 1962 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Jazzland JLP 81 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Johnny Lytle chronology | ||||
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Moon Child is the fourth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1962 for the Jazzland label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Moon Child is a perfect example of how instrumental jazz can have commercial appeal without losing its integrity". [2]
All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated
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