| The Aztec Suite | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | November 1959 Webster Hall, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:31 | |||
| Label | United Artists UAL 4082 | |||
| Producer | Jack Lewis | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
The Aztec Suite is an album by trumpeter Art Farmer featuring performances arranged by Chico O'Farrill recorded in 1959 and originally released on the United Artists label. [2]
The Allmusic review stated: "In spite of the assurances of the uncredited liner notes author who states that "since its introduction, it has become a jazz classic," this suite sounds uneven and rather dated". [1]
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