| On the Road | ||||
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | July 12, 1979 | |||
| Studio | Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland | |||
| Genre | Jazz, big band | |||
| Length | 42:16 | |||
| Label | Pablo Today | |||
| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
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Production
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