| Sneak Preview! | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | December 7, 1970 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:31 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 10011 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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Sneak Preview! is the debut album by jazz organist Leon Spencer, Jr. recorded for the Prestige label in 1970. [1]
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| Allmusic |   |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Spencer's swinging solos on these mostly grooving tunes are quite appealing." [2]
All compositions by Leon Spencer, Jr. except where noted
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