The Adams Effect
1988 studio album by Pepper Adams
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The Adams Effect, is the final album recorded by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams which was originally released on the Uptown label in 1988 following Adams' death in 1986.[1][2][3]
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | June 25–26, 1985 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:12 CD with bonus track | |||
| Label | Uptown UP 27.31 | |||
| Producer | Robert Sunenblick M.D., Mabel Fraser | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Adams still sounded in prime form at the time and, even if none of his tunes became standards, they served as strong and diverse vehicles for the musicians' improvisations. A fine effort by a classic baritone saxophonist".[4]
Track listing
- All compositions by Pepper Adams, except where noted.
- "Binary" – 6:57
- "Now in Our Lives" – 6:56
- "Valse Celtique" – 5:45
- "Dylan's Delight" – 6:21
- "How I Spent the Night" (Frank Foster) – 7:02
- "Claudette's Way" – 7:27
- "Now in Our Lives" [alternate take] – 8:44 Bonus track on CD release