Rocks, Pebbles and Sand | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1980 | |||
Studio | Legend Studios (Lynden, Washington) Chateau Recorders (North Hollywood, CA) A&M Studios (Hollywood, CA) | |||
Genre | Jazz fusion Jazz funk Jazz rock | |||
Length | 37:29 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | Stanley Clarke | |||
Stanley Clarke chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Smash Hits | 6/10 [3] |
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All tracks composed by Stanley Clarke, except where indicated.
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