For this generally upbeat session -- recorded in Holland -- Adams is joined by co-leader and longtime colleague pianist Don Pullen, and is backed by drummer Dannie Richmond and bassist Cameron Brown. Richmond spurs the saxophonist on, while Brown strikes hard in support, resulting in some strong solos by Adams on tenor sax. Adams seems to glide effortlessly up and down his horn, his patented licks never tiresome. Most of the original tunes are blowing vehicles, which work well with the superb talent represented here. Pullen is more pensive than usual, but always effective. The lyrical flute work by Adams is a pleasure, but it lacks the verve of his saxophone playing. Some of the best moments come from the interaction between Pullen and Adams, whose legacies left an indelible imprint on late 20th century jazz. - Steve Loewy
Tracks
1. Earth Beams (George Adams)
2. Magnetic Love Field (George Adams/Don Pullen)
3. Dionysus (Dannie Richmond)
4. Saturday Nite in the Cosmos (Frank Dean/Don Pullen)
5. More Flowers (George Adams)
6. Sophisticated Alice (Don Pullen)
GEORGE ADAMS tenor saxophone, flute
DON PULLEN organ, piano
DANNIE RICHMOND drums
CAMERON BROWN double bass
Recorded August 3 & 5, 1980 at
Fendal Sound Studio, Loenen aan de Vecht, The Netherlands
Timeless – SJP 147 (Netherlands)