Tenor saxophonist George Adams' third recording as a leader (following two obscure releases for the Italian Horo label) is a little unusual in that the extroverted soloist is heard on the usually introverted ECM label. Adams is teamed with fellow tenor Heinz Sauer (who has a cooler sound), trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, pianist Richard Beirach, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Jack DeJohnette for five group originals. The playing is advanced but not as fiery as most of Adams' later sets.
By Scott Yanow in All Music GuideStyles:
Post-Bop
Tracks:
01 - Baba (13:00)
02 - Imani's Dance (11:00)
03 - Stay Informed (08:01)
04 - Got Somethin' Good for You (05:42)
05 - A Spire (08:07)
Line-up:
George Adams – tenor saxophone, vocals
Kenny Wheeler - trumpet
Heinz Sauer - tenor saxophone
Richard Beirach – piano
Dave Holland – bass
Jack DeJohnette – drums
