| Really Big! | ||||
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| Released | 1960 | |||
| Recorded | June 24 & 28, 1960 New York City | |||
| Studio | Plaza Sound Studios | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:53 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 333 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Jimmy Heath chronology | ||||
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Really Big! is the second album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring big band performances recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Riverside label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "Jimmy Heath's first chance to lead a fairly large group, an all-star ten-piece, found him well featured both on tenor and as an arranger/composer... A well-conceived set". [2]
All compositions by Jimmy Heath except as indicated
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