1st Place is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1982 and originally released on the BlackHawk label in 1986.Fitzgerald, M. Jimmy Knepper Leader Entry accessed April 7, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Trombonist Jimmy Knepper is well featured on this out of print LP from the defunct Black Hawk label, both as a highly original trombonist and as a composer".
Track listing All compositions by Jimmy Knepper. "Leave of Absinthe" – 6:55 "Awesome" – 6:44 "Distress Dismay" – 8:28 "Fallen Crest" – 8:20 "When I See You" – 6:48 "Idol of the Flies" – 8:00
Personnel Jimmy Knepper – trombone Bruce Forman – guitar Mike Richmond – bass Billy Hart – drums
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