| The Collective | ||||
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | March 27, 1989 | |||
| Studio | The Warehouse Recording Studio, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:06 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5377 | |||
| Producer | Houston Person | |||
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The Collective is an album by drummer Cecil Brooks III which was recorded in 1989 and released on the Muse label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "the two saxophonists have their own sounds and the logic in their improvisations is both unpredictable and highly original. The versatile pianist Geri Allen fits in well with her contemporaries and both bassist Lonnie Plaxico and Brooks (who contributed two originals) are strong in support of the soloists". [3]
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