The-Truth!!!

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The-Truth!!!
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Live album by
Released1977
Recorded23 June 1977
VenueNino's East, Pittsburgh
Genre Jazz
Label Asterik Recording

The-Truth!!! is the only full-length live recording by American jazz trombonist Tommy Turk. [1] [2] Asterik Recordings released the album in 1977. [3] [4] The release is a concert recording taken in Nino's East, Pittsburgh on 23 June 1977.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Take The "A" Train"7:52
2."Medley: If You Were Mine / Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me / Little Girl"7:50
3."Hindustan"8:10
4."Sweet Miss"6:56
5."Medley: Misty / Easy Living / My Buddy / Solitude"8:08
6."Satin Doll"6:46

Personnel

Band

Production

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