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George Adams (tenor saxophone/vocals), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet/flugelhorn), Richie Beirach (piano), Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums)
Not only is this vintage George Adams, from a time when his playing was at its most fluent and inventive, but it is an example of Kenny Wheeler at his best as well – both as soloist and composer........
Special offer. Sound Suggestions
George Adams (tenor saxophone/vocals), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet/flugelhorn), Richie Beirach (piano), Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums)
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Not only is this vintage George Adams, from a time when his playing was at its most fluent and inventive, but it is an example of Kenny Wheeler at his best as well – both as soloist and composer........
About
George Adams made only one ECM recording, but it’s a beauty, placing his powerful tenor sax at the front of a talent-packed group, with Adams, Kenny Wheeler and Heinz Sauer all contributing compositions to the programme. “The spirit of Mingus hovers watchfully nearby; Adams is an original, though. His solos roil beneath the restraints of bebop structure, then sail wildly through the roof with a committed passion,” wrote Chicago Magazine. The tenor exchanges between Adams and Heinz Sauer are exciting, and George also delivers a very spirited vocal on “Got Something Good For You.” Recorded 1979.
Contents and tracklist
- Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Richard Beirach (piano), Kenny Wheeler (flugelhorn), George Adams (tenor saxophone), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet)
- Recorded: 1979
- Recording Venue: Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg
- Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Richard Beirach (piano), Kenny Wheeler (flugelhorn), George Adams (tenor saxophone), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet)
- Recorded: 1979
- Recording Venue: Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg
- Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Richard Beirach (piano), Kenny Wheeler (flugelhorn), George Adams (tenor saxophone), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet)
- Recorded: 1979
- Recording Venue: Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg
- Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Richard Beirach (piano), Kenny Wheeler (flugelhorn), George Adams (tenor saxophone), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet)
- Recorded: 1979
- Recording Venue: Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg
- Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Richard Beirach (piano), Kenny Wheeler (flugelhorn), George Adams (tenor saxophone), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet)
- Recorded: 1979
- Recording Venue: Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg
Awards and reviews
June 2019
Not only is this vintage George Adams, from a time when his playing was at its most fluent and inventive, but it is an example of Kenny Wheeler at his best as well – both as soloist and composer..... maybe proof of the perfect balance between composition and improvisation in his work. , beautifully balanced, considered, slightly introspective explorations of a theme – this album is a must-have
