| The Champ | ||||
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| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | April 18, 1973 | |||
| Genre | Jazz, Bebop | |||
| Length | 37:35 | |||
| Label | Muse Records MR 5023 | |||
| Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz | (not rated) [1] |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
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