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Testifying is the debut album led by jazz organist Larry Young which was recorded in 1960 and released on the New Jazz label.

The AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow rated the album 3 stars and stated:”Organist Larry Young was 19 when he made this, his debut recording. Although he would become innovative later on, Young at this early stage was still influenced by Jimmy Smith, even if he had a lighter tone. … Easily recommended to fans of the jazz organ.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Larry Young except as indicated

“Testifying” – 9:52
“When I Grow Too Old to Dream” (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 5:15
“Exercise for Chihuahuas” (Joe Holiday) – 7:34
“Falling in Love With Love” (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 5:04
“Some Thorny Blues” – 6:20 (Thornel Schwartz)
“Wee Dot” (J. J. Johnson) – 7:04
“Flamingo” (Edmund Anderson, Ted Grouya) – 5:23

Personnel:
Larry Young – organ
Joe Holiday – tenor saxophone (tracks 3 & 7)
Thornel Schwartz – guitar
Jimmie Smith – drums

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Released: 1960
Recorded: August 2, 1960
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 46:32
Label: New Jazz
NJ 8249
Producer: Esmond Edwards