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1982 studio album by George Adams & Don Pullen
Melodic Excursions is an album by American jazz saxophonist
George Adams and pianist
Don Pullen Quartet, recorded in 1982 for the Dutch
Timeless label.
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Reception
The
AllMusic review by Steve Loewy stated: "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".
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Track listing
All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated
"The Calling" – 6:36
"God Has Smiled on Me" (Traditional) – 3:23
"Kahji" – 6:00
"Playground Uptown and Downtown" (George Adams) – 4:50
"Decisions" – 6:50
"Reflexions Inward" (George Adams) – 4:24
"Resolutions of Conflicts" (George Adams) – 6:32
Recorded at Soundtek Studios in New York City on June 6 & 9, 1982
Personnel
References
Years listed reflect recording dates not release dates
Albums as leader or co-leader Albums with George Adams-
Don Pullen Quartet Related articles
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
Studio albums
Solo Piano Album (1975)
Jazz a Confronto 21 (1975)
Five to Go (1975)
Capricorn Rising (1975)
Healing Force (1976)
Tomorrow's Promises (1976 & 1977)
Warriors (with
Chico Freeman ,
Fred Hopkins , and
Bobby Battle , 1978)
Milano Strut (1978)
The Magic Triangle (with
Joseph Jarman and
Don Moye , 1979)
Earth Beams (with
George Adams , 1980)
Life Line (with George Adams, 1981)
Melodic Excursions (with George Adams, 1982)
City Gates (with George Adams, 1983)
Evidence of Things Unseen (1983)
Decisions (with George Adams, 1984)
The Sixth Sense (1985)
Breakthrough (with George Adams, 1986)
Song Everlasting (with George Adams, 1987)
New Beginnings (1988)
Random Thoughts (1990)
Kele Mou Bana (1990)
Ode to Life (1993)
Sacred Common Ground (1995)
Live albums Related articles