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The Adams Effect

1988 studio album by Pepper Adams

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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.

01Reception

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Allmusic

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".

02Track listing

All compositions by Pepper Adams, except where noted.
  1. "Binary", 6:57
  2. "Now in Our Lives", 6:56
  3. "Valse Celtique", 5:45
  4. "Dylan's Delight", 6:21
  5. "How I Spent the Night" (Frank Foster), 7:02
  6. "Claudette's Way", 7:27
  7. "Now in Our Lives" [alternate take], 8:44 Bonus track on CD release

03Personnel

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