| Nice Day with Buddy Collette | ||||
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | November 6 & 29, 1956 and February 18, 1957 Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:29 | |||
| Label | Contemporary C3531 | |||
| Producer | Lester Koenig | |||
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Nice Day with Buddy Collette is the second album by multi-instrumentalist and composer Buddy Collette, recorded at sessions in late 1956 and early 1957 and released on the Contemporary label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Overall this set serves as a good all-around showcase for Buddy Collette's playing and writing talents". [2]
All compositions by Buddy Collette except as indicated
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