''Almost Everything'' is an album by American jazz pianist

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Critical reception

Ken Dryden, writing for AllMusic, described the album as "one of his finest studio sessions... Highly recommended" and stated "Don Friedman may be one of the best-kept secrets in jazz, in spite of a lengthy career and numerous recordings as a leader".

Track listing

''All compositions by Don Friedman, except where indicated.'' # " On Green Dolphin Street" ( Bronisław Kaper) – 6:28 # "Flamands" – 6:38 # "Waltz for Marilyn" – 11:03 # "Before the Rain" – 5:38 # " Emily" ( Johnny Mandel) – 6:58 # "Twigs and Branches" (Matt Wilson) – 5:39 # "El Niño" (Ron McClure) – 8:13 # " Darn That Dream" (

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) – 8:24 # "Almost Everything" – 6:55

Personnel

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References

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