| Good Deal | ||||
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| Studio album by the 3 Sounds | ||||
| Released | March 1960 | |||
| Recorded | May 20, 1959 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:52 | |||
| Label | Blue Note BLP 4020 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Good Deal is the third album by American jazz trio The 3 Sounds recorded on May 20, 1959 and released on Blue Note the following year.
Release history
Like the majority of the band's albums, it has been released on CD only in Japan, as a limited edition.
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated: "Good Deal is a typically fine record from the Three Sounds, who were beginning to hit their stride when this session was recorded in May 1959. Like most of their records, it's laidback — even when the group works a swinging tempo, there's a sense of ease that keeps the mood friendly, relaxed and mellow".
Track listing
- All compositions by Gene Harris, except as indicated
Side 1
- "Robbins Nest" – 6:15 (Illinois Jacquet, Charles Thompson)
- "Don't Blame Me" (Fields, McHugh) – 5:16
- "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) – 4:23
- "Down the Track" – 5:27
Side 2
- "Tracy's Blues" – 3:38
- "That's All" (Alan Brandt, Haymes) – 6:00
- "Satin Doll" (Ellington, Mercer, Strayhorn) – 5:55
- "Soft Winds" (Henderson, Frank Royal) – 4:58
Personnel
The 3 Sounds
- Gene Harris – piano
- Andrew Simpkins – bass
- Bill Dowdy – drums
Technical personnel
- Alfred Lion – producer
- Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Ira Gitler – liner notes
References
- Blue Note discography accessed October 11, 2010
- ^ Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed October 11, 2010
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| Gene Harris, Andy Simpkins, Bill Dowdy Years given are for the recording(s), not first release. | |
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