The Pianist (album)
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| The Pianist | ||||
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| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | July 18, 1966 & January 7, 1970 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 72:17 | |||
| Label | Fantasy | |||
| Producer | Duke Ellington | |||
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The Pianist is a studio album by the American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington, compiled from sessions in 1966 and 1970, and released on the Fantasy Records label in 1974.[1] Tracks one through seven were recorded at RCA Studio A in New York, NY, on July 18, 1966. Tracks eight through ten were recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 7, 1970.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Duke Ellington had so many talents (composer, arranger, bandleader, personality) that his skills as a pianist could easily be overlooked. Fortunately he did record a fair amount of trio albums through the years so there is plenty of evidence as to his unique style which was both modern and traditional at the same time."[2]