| What's Goin' On | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | November 5, 1977 Media Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 34:18 | |||
| Label | SteepleChase SCD 17001 | |||
| Producer | Nils Winther | |||
| Frank Strozier Quintet chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
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