| Uptown | ||||
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| Released | 1960 | |||
| Recorded | February 4, 1960 The Prelude, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:44 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-319 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Uptown is a live album by American jazz pianist Billy Taylor featuring tracks recorded in 1960 and released on the Riverside label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Although Taylor's activities as a highly articulate spokesman for jazz have sometimes overshadowed his playing, he shows throughout this fine CD reissue that he has long ranked among the best". [2]
All compositions by Billy Taylor except as indicated
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