Sound Suggestions is an album by American jazz saxophonist George Adams, recorded in May 1979 and released on ECM later that year. The sextet features trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, saxophonist Heinz Sauer, and rhythm section Richard Beirach, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette.ECM catalogue accessed February 7, 2018
Critical reception
The Globe and Mail noted that Adams "has a strong funky streak, here expressed in the jumping 'Imani's Dance' and the blues (which Adams sings) 'Got Something Good for You'."
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The playing is advanced but not as fiery as most of Adams' later sets".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed June 13, 2011 The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 2½ stars, stating that "this was an uneasy collaboration, not really Adams's own session".
Track listing All compositions by George Adams except as indicated "Baba" (Kenny Wheeler) – 13:00 "Imani's Dance" – 11:00 "Stay Informed" (Heinz Sauer) – 8:01 "Got Somethin' Good for You" – 5:42 "A Spire" (Wheeler) – 8:07
Personnel George Adams – tenor saxophone, vocals Kenny Wheeler – trumpet Heinz Sauer – tenor saxophone Richard Beirach – piano Dave Holland – bass Jack DeJohnette – drums
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