| The Flam | ||||
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | October 20 & 21, 1975 at Generation Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:37 | |||
| Label | Black Saint | |||
| Producer | Giacomo Pellicciotti | |||
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The Flam is an album by American jazz saxophonist Frank Lowe recorded in 1975 for the Italian Black Saint label. [1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "The very explorative and rather emotional music holds one's interest throughout. These often heated performances are better heard than described". [2]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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