Baritone Madness, is the debut album by baritone saxophonist Nick Brignola's Sextet featuring Pepper Adams which was recorded in late 1977 becoming the first release on the Bee Hive label.Jazzlists: Bee Hive Records discography accessed May 10, 2017Encilopedia del Jazz: Pepper Adams accessed May 10, 2017
Reception
Allmusic writer Scott Yanow states "This album lives up to its title. ... It is obvious from the song titles that this is very much a bebop jam session date, and quite a few sparks do fly.".
Track listing All compositions by Charlie Parker except where noted. "Donna Lee" – 9:33 "Billie's Bounce" – 11:15 "Marmeduke" – 11:30 "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton) – 7:01 "Alone Together" (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) – 6:57
Personnel Nick Brignola (tracks 1–4), Pepper Adams (tracks 1–3) – baritone saxophone Ted Curson – trumpet, flugelhorn (tracks 2 & 3) Derek Smith – piano Dave Holland – bass Roy Haynes – drums
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