Don Pullen - Mosaic Select 13 (2004) {3CD Set, Mosaic Records MS-013 rec 1986-1990}

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Don Pullen - Mosaic Select 13 (2004) {3CD Set, Mosaic Records MS-013 rec 1986-1990}
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© 1986-90, 2004 Mosaic Records / EMI Music | MS-013
Jazz / Post Bop / Modern Creative / Mainstream Jazz / Piano

The 13th volume in Mosaic's limited-edition Select series showcases the late work of the late pianist and composer Don Pullen. Contained within the box are the two fine albums by the George Adams-Don Pullen Quartet, Breakthrough and Song Everlasting. These two recordings were the first the pair had done domestically. The band's previous output was released on Soul Note, and musically very good. Both Blue Note albums are simply stunning. The interplay between the pianist and saxophonist Adams was near symbiotic and was augmented by the stellar rhythm section of bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Dannie Richmond. Three of the four men – excepting Brown – were alumni of the Charles Mingus band. These two albums are the best of what post-bop jazz had to offer in the 1980s.

Special highlights are Pullen's "Song From the Old Country," Adams's "A Time for Sobriety" and "Serenade to Sariah," and Pullen's brilliant "Sing Me a Song Everlasting." The other two sides here are trio dates recorded for Blue Note. New Beginnings, issued in 1988, featured bassist Gary Peacock and Tony Williams, and Random Thoughts, issued in 1990, placed Pullen in the company of James Genus on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. While the name recognition on New Beginnings is high, the performances are inconsistent, largely because Pullen was trying to juxtapose a more groove-oriented piano trio approach against the outside nature of his '60s playing. It is interesting throughout though not terribly rewarding. Random Thoughts, however, feels like a more natural fit and one in which the pianist and composer's rhythmic ideas and solo proficiencies were better matched to his rhythm section. The tunes are more lyrical and flowing, even when coming from different directions at once. Ultimately, these four albums make up for a great renaissance in Pullen's career. All four albums have been wonderfully remastered.


Personnel
George Adams, tenor sax
Don Pullen, piano
Cameron Brown, bass
Dannie Richmond, drums
Gary Peacock, bass
Tony Williams, drums
James Genus, bass
Lewis Nash, drums

Tracklist:

Disc 1

1. Mr. Smoothie (6:09)
2. Just Foolin' Around (6:22)
3. Song From the Old Country (8:15)
4. We've Been Here All the Time (9:11)
5. A Time for Sobriety (9:44)
6. The Necessary Blues (Or Thank You Very Much, Mr. Monk) (13:36)
7. Sun Watchers (5:46)
8. Serenade to Sariah (7:36)
9. 1529 Gunn Street (6:13)

Disc 2
1. Warm Up (9:53)
2. Sing Me a Song Everlasting (10:31)
3. Another Reason to Celebrate (8:47)
4. Jana's Delight (5:58)
5. Once Upon a Time (5:52)
6. Warriors (6:51)
7. New Beginnings (6:22)
8. At the Café Centrale (6:56)
9. Reap the Whirlwind (7:01)

Disc 3
1. Andre's Ups and Downs (5:23)
2. Random Thoughts (9:10)
3. Indio Gitano (9:43)
4. The Dancer (6:01)
5. Endangered Species: African American Youth (7:42)
6. 626 Fairfax (6:44)
7. Ode to Life (8:41)
8. Silence Equals Death (10:16)

#1-1 to 1-6
Recorded at RCA Studio A, New York City on April 30, 1986.
All tunes except “The Necessary Blues” originally issued on BREAKTHROUGH by the Don Pullen-George Adams Quartet (Blue Note BT-85122). All tunes issued on the CD version of the album (B2-46314).

#1-7 to 2-3
Recorded at RCA Studio C, New York City on April 21, 1987.
All tunes except “Another Reason To Celebrate” originally issued as SONG EVERLASTING by the Don Pullen-George Adams Quartet (Blue Note B1-46907). All tunes issued on the CD version of the album (B2-46907).

#2-4 to 2-9 & 3-8
Recorded in York City on December 16, 1988.
Al tunes except “Silence = Death” originally issued on NEW BEGINNINGS (Blue Note B1-91785). All tunes issued on the CD version of the album (B2-91785).

#3-1 to 3-7
Recorded at A&R Studios, New York City on March 23, 1990.
All tunes issued on RANDOM THOUGHTS (Blue Note CD B2-94347).

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