| Reflections in Blue | ||||
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| Studio album by Sun Ra Arkestra | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | December 18 & 19, 1986 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:36 | |||
| Label | Black Saint | |||
| Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
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Reflections in Blue is an album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Sun Ra recorded in 1986 in Italy and released on the Black Saint label in 1987. [1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated that "this studio set is not recommended for swing purists who take life too seriously, but the creative and often crazy music should delight many listeners". [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
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