''Third Generation'' is the third studio album released by American jazz band

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, released in 1983 by

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. The album hit #142 on

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Background

The album's title, "Third Generation", originated from band leader Dan Kuramoto's status as a "third generation" Japanese-American.

Reception

In regards to the album,

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wrote "the group defies labels, playing the spectrum from rock to AC, and playing it brilliantly" and concluded that the album "was well worth the wait". Meanwhile,

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gave the album two stars out of five.

Track listing

Charts

References

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