Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson, George Adams - The Angels of Atlanta

Styles: Trumpet And Saxophone
Year: 1981
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:36
Size: 100,4 MB
Art: Front

(12:46) 1. The Angels of Atlanta
( 8:29) 2. The Story Teller
( 6:43) 3. The Inner Voice
( 5:13) 4. Mother's Land
(10:23) 5. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

Although the Harlem Boys Choir is occasionally utilized, and Pat Peterson takes a soulful vocal on "The Inner Voice," this CD is very much trumpeter Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson's date. The explorative trumpeter is heard at his absolute peak, taking lengthy and fiery improvisations that show off not only his virtuosity but his emotional range. The superlative band (tenor saxophonist George Adams, pianist Kenny Barron, cellist Diedre Murray, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Dannie Richmond) really inspires Peterson, who stretches the boundaries of his music toward gospel and soul without watering down the jazz content. This well-balanced set is one of Hannibal's finest recordings.~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-angels-of-atlanta-mw0000358685

Personnel: Trumpet – Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson; Bass – Cecil McBee; Cello – Diedre Murray; Choir – The Harlem Boys Choir; Drums – Dannie Richmond; Piano – Kenny Barron; Tenor Saxophone – George Adams; Vocals – Pat Peterson

The Angels of Atlanta

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George Adams - Paradise Space Shuttle

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:17
Size: 95,7 MB
Art: Front

( 4:46)  1. Intentions
( 4:27)  2. Send In the Clowns
( 6:55)  3. Metamorphosis For Mingus
( 4:12)  4. Paradise Space Shuttle
( 6:49)  5. City Of Peace
(14:05)  6. Funk-A-Roonie-Peacock

Tenor saxophonist George Adams played with such verve and wit that virtually every solo he played was a delight. Unfortunately, as is the case here, he sometimes participated in contexts that didn't quite match the quality of his performances. Here, he's backed by a decent and sympathetic (if not always inspiring) rhythm section, and some of the tunes  such as the tear-jerking "Send in the Clowns"  are near perfect. Yet, one-third of this short recording is filled by a tune called "Funk-A-Roonie-Peacock," which, while a lot of fun, sounds like commercial filler. The saxophonist contributes a lengthy vocal, suitable for the disco but likely to disappoint many of his followers. Elsewhere, there's a sense of spontaneity that borders on informality, but Adams is excellent throughout. ~ Steve Loewy https://www.allmusic.com/album/paradise-space-shuttle-mw0000900968

Personnel: Tenor Saxophone – George Adams;  Bass – Don Pate; Drums – Al Foster; Piano – Ron Burton

Paradise Space Shuttle

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George Adams - Hand To Hand

Styles: Saxophone And Flute Jazz
Year: 1980
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:48
Size: 91,7 MB
Art: Front

( 9:14)  1. The Cloocker
(10:58)  2. Yamani's Passion
( 8:12)  3. For Dee J.
(11:22)  4. Joobubie

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 https://www.allmusic.com/artist/george-adams-mn0000804097/biography

Personnel: Tenor Saxophone, Flute – George Adams; Bass – Mike Richmond; Drums – Dannie Richmond; Piano – Hugh Lawson; Trombone – Jimmy Knepper

Hand To Hand

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