Melodic Excursions Explained

Melodic Excursions
Type:	Album
Artist:	George Adams & Don Pullen
Border:	yes
Released:	1982
Recorded:	June 6 & 9, 1982
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	35:37
Label:	Timeless
Chronology:	Don Pullen
Prev Title:	Life Line
Prev Year:	1981
Next Title:	City Gates
Next Year:	1983

Melodic Excursions is an album by American jazz saxophonist George Adams and pianist Don Pullen Quartet, recorded in 1982 for the Dutch Timeless label.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Steve Loewy stated: "Both Pullen and Adams fans should be satisfied with this effort, as each performer shines. While the recording may sometimes lack the seriousness that some might prefer from these giants of the genre, it's clearly one of their best group efforts".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated

1. "The Calling" – 6:36
2. "God Has Smiled on Me" (Traditional) – 3:23
3. "Kahji" – 6:00
4. "Playground Uptown and Downtown" (George Adams) – 4:50
5. "Decisions" – 6:50
6. "Reflexions Inward" (George Adams) – 4:24
7. "Resolutions of Conflicts" (George Adams) – 6:32

• Recorded at Soundtek Studios in New York City on June 6 & 9, 1982

Personnel

• Don Pullen – piano
• George Adams – tenor saxophone

Notes and References

1. http://www.donpullen.de/disco/index.htm Don Pullen discography
2. Loewy, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 17, 2011