| Structurally Sound | ||||
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| Released | 1967 | |||
| Recorded | December 14, 15 & 16, 1966 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:35 | |||
| Label | Pacific Jazz | |||
| Producer | Richard Bock | |||
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Structurally Sound is an album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin recorded in 1966 and released on the Pacific Jazz label. [1] The album was rereleased on CD in 2001 on the Blue Note label with four bonus tracks.
The Allmusic review by Matt Collar awarded the album 3½ stars and stated: "Structurally Sound is perhaps not Ervin's most provocative album, but a solid and tasty endeavor". [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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