Cross Section (album)
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Released1956
RecordedMay 7, 1953 and July 30, 1954
New York City and Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
New York City and Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
Length35:51
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | May 7, 1953 and July 30, 1954 New York City and Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 35:51 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7071 | |||
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Cross Section is an album by American jazz pianist Billy Taylor featuring tracks recorded in 1953 and 1954 for the Prestige label.[1] The album rereleased eight tracks from 1954 which had originally been issued on the 10-inch LP Billy Taylor Plays for DJs along with four Mambo sides from 1953.[2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "the four originals (which alternate with standards) were all dedicated to disc jockeys of the time. The trio was pretty tight with Taylor in the lead and, although boppish, it also looked back toward the swing era... The four mambos are ideal both for listening and for dance music. An enjoyable set".[3]