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| 1. | The Calling
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| 2. | God Has Smilled On Me (traditional)
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| 3. | Kahji
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| 4. | Playground Uptown and Downtown
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| 5. | Decisions
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| 6. | Reflexions Inward
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| 7. | Resolution Of Conflicts
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Jazz / Post-Bop, Free Jazz
Recorded: 6 and 9 June 1982, Soundtrek Studios, New York
Don Pullen - piano
George Adams - tenor sax
This is the George Adams-Don Pullen group pared to the bone -- just the two of them. It works well, not only because of the great talent involved, but because there are no vocals or commercial concessions, and, more importantly, because there's a certain intuitive feel between Pullen and Adams that is the result of numerous performances together. From the opening "The Calling," there is something special in the air. The two dig in without distraction, playing hard and fast. Elsewhere, these mostly original tunes (the exception is the gorgeous spiritual "God Has Smiled on Me") are true to the title, exuding oodles of melody. Both Pullen and Adams fans should be satisfied with this effort, as each performer shines. While the recording may sometimes lack the seriousness that some might prefer from these giants of the genre, it's clearly one of their best group efforts. ~ Steven Loewy, All Music Guide
George Adams
Active Decades: '70s, '80s and '90s
Born: Apr 29, 1940 in Covington, GA
Died: Nov 14, 1992 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Free Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
A passionate tenor and flute player who was not shy to break up chordal improvising with an unexpected scream or roar, George Adams was an original voice who (like his friend Don Pullen) crossed over several stylistic boundaries. He started on piano, but by the time he was in high school he was playing tenor in funk bands. In 1961, he toured with Sam Cooke, and in 1963 Adams moved to Ohio where he played with organ groups for the next few years. In 1968, he relocated to New York where he played with Roy Haynes, Gil Evans, and Art Blakey, among others. However, it was his association with Charles Mingus (1973-1976) that gave him his initial fame. After playing a bit with McCoy Tyner, Adams co-led a stimulating quartet with Don Pullen that made many records. Late in life, Adams (who enjoyed taking an occasional raspy blues vocal) teamed up with James Blood Ulmer in the group Phalanx, and occasionally played with Mingus Dynasty.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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