| Sure 'Nuff | ||||
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| Released | 1970 | |||
| Recorded | October 20, 1969 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:35 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7737 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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Sure 'Nuff is the debut album by jazz organist Sonny Phillips which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "Sure 'Nuff isn't an undiscovered masterpiece or anything, but it's considerably more interesting than the average soul-jazz album from the late '60s". [2]
All compositions by Sonny Phillips except as noted
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