| The Quota | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | April 14 & 20, 1961 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:20 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 372 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Jimmy Heath chronology | ||||
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The Quota is the third album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring performances recorded in 1961 originally released on the Riverside label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
Stephen Cook of Allmusic says, "Jimmy Heath's considerable talents are very evident on this fine hard bop title... The Quota's strong material, tight arrangements, and thoughtful solos help make this Heath title one of the better hard bop releases available and a must for any jazz collection". [2]
All compositions by Jimmy Heath except as indicated
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