| The Chant | ||||
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| Studio album by Sam Jones Plus 10 | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | January 13 & 26, 1961 Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:26 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 358 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Sam Jones chronology | ||||
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The Chant is the second album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Riverside label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "all eight selections in this straightahead set are rewarding". [2]
Bohemia After Dark is an album by jazz drummer Kenny Clarke, featuring the earliest recordings with Cannonball Adderley and Nat Adderley. It was released by Savoy Records in September 1955.
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Really Big! is the second album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring big band performances recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Riverside label.
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