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which was recorded in 1961 and released on the

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Reception

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awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating: "Although the solos are generally more memorable than the tunes, this is an excellent effort that hints at what might have been had Joe Gordon lived".

Track listing

''All compositions by Joe Gordon'' # "Terra Firma Irma" - 7:46 # "A Song for Richard" - 5:05 # "Non-Viennese Waltz Blues" - 4:14 # "You're the Only Girl in the Next World for Me" - 4:05 # "Co-Op Blues" - 6:00 # "Mariana" - 4:13 # "Heleen" - 4:06 # "Diminishing" - 5:07

Personnel

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References

{{Authority control Joe Gordon (musician) albums 1961 albums Contemporary Records albums