| Salutes Bessie Smith | ||||
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | June 19 & 22, 1980 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:38 | |||
| Label | Leo | |||
| Producer | Leo Feigin | |||
| Amina Claudine Myers chronology | ||||
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Salutes Bessie Smith is the second album by American pianist Amina Claudine Myers, recorded in 1980 for the Leo label.
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Vocal perfection and landmark recording for this keyboardist and singer. Desert island music". [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
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