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.Pepper Adams Catalog accessed May 9, 2017Jazzlists: Uptown Records discography accessed May 9, 2017Encilopedia del Jazz: Pepper Adams accessed May 10, 2017
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".
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
Personnel Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone Frank Foster – tenor saxophone Tommy Flanagan – piano Ron Carter – bass Billy Hart – drums
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