| Metamorphosis | ||||
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| Released | 1966 | |||
| Recorded | February 22, 1966 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:49 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7488 | |||
| Producer | Cal Lampley | |||
| Don Friedman chronology | ||||
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Metamorphosis is the fifth album by pianist Don Friedman which was recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "For Friedman's fifth recording, he is definitely exploring the progressive edges of modern mainstream post-bop... Certainly Friedman challenges listeners with this music, but he also challenges his own abilities and concepts. For the time period, it is one of the most vital, original, progressive statements, and one that, after all these years, retains a timeless freshness that bears not only a second listening, but consideration as a creative music hallmark.". [2]
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