PEPPER ADAMS : URBAN DREAMS [PALO ALTO JAZZ - ESP 1985] LP

Pepper Adams "Urban Dreams" LP

(Palo Alto Jazz - Fonomusic) 1985 made in Spain

cat. num. 86 2075/5

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Dexter Rides Again 6:24

Urban Dreams 4:40

Three Little Words 7:16

Time On My Hands 6:51

Pent Up House 6:59

Trentino 6:48

It is a real pity that this session from baritonist Pepper Adams was for a now-defunct label for it is one of his best recordings. Adams, accompanied quite tastefully by pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist George Mraz and drummer Billy Hart, sticks primarily to straightahead material and he often roars through such songs as "Dexter Rides Again," "Three Little Words" and "Pent Up House"; the ballad "Time On My Hands" and his title cut are fine change of paces.