| Tin Can Alley | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | September 1980 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | ECM | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
| Jack DeJohnette chronology | ||||
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Tin Can Alley is a live album by Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition featuring Chico Freeman, John Purcell and Peter Warren, recorded in 1980 and released on the ECM label in 1981. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The wide-ranging music on this fine set ranges from African rhythms and colors reminiscent of Duke Ellington to some boppish moments and a bit of light funk. Although not the most powerful version of Special Edition, this set is recommended". [5]
All compositions by Jack DeJohnette except as indicated
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