| Trumpet and Strings | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 32:30 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
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Trumpet and Strings is an album by Al Hirt released on RCA Victor. The album was arranged by Marty Paich. [2]
The album landed on the Billboard 200 chart in 1962, reaching #96. [3]
| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top LPs | 96 |
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