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Communications '72

Communications '72 is an album by saxophonist Stan Getz and orchestra arranged and conducted by Michel Legrand which was released on the Verve label in 1972.

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Source
Communications '72
Studio album by
Released1972
RecordedNovember 1971
Paris, France
GenreJazz
Length43:24
LabelsVerve
V6 8807
ProducerStan Getz
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Communications '72 is an album by saxophonist Stan Getz and orchestra arranged and conducted by Michel Legrand which was released on the Verve label in 1972.1

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllmusicStarStarStar2

The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook stated "As usual, Getz makes it all shine with his golden tone and beguiling solo lines. A good title, but primarily recommended for Getz fans".2

Track listing

All compositions by Michel Legrand.

  1. "Communications '72" – 3:39
  2. "Outhouse Blues" – 5:15
  3. "Now You've Gone" – 4:35
  4. "Back to Bach" – 3:33
  5. "Nursery Rhymes for All God's Children" – 4:39
  6. "Soul Dance" – 4:21
  7. "Redemption" – 3:18
  8. "Flight" – 4:20
  9. "Moods of a Wanderer" – 3:46
  10. "Bonjour Tristesse" – 7:01

Personnel

Charts

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for Communications '72
Chart (1976) Peak
position
Soviet International Albums (Moskovskij Komsomolets)3 2
References

References

  1. Stan Getz Catalog, accessed July 18, 2016
  2. Cook, Stephen. Communications '72 – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  3. Sychev S. (2026) [Хит-Парады в СССР]. Hit-Parades in the USSR. Ridero. ISBN 978-5-0070-1452-6.