Body and Soul (Ray Nance album)
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| Body and Soul | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | May 1969 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Solid State |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [2] |
Body and Soul is an album by Ray Nance, recorded in 1969.
The album was recorded in May 1969.[2] The tracks are an unusual combination, with originals, jazz standards such as the title track, and more contemporary compositions such as "A Hard Day's Night".[2] Nance plays violin and has some vocals.[1]
Release
The album was released by Solid State Records.[3]
Reception
Both The Penguin Guide to Jazz and AllMusic commented on the moving performance of "Take the 'A' Train", which Nance had played at Billy Strayhorn's funeral.[2][1]