Tribute to George Adams is an album by New York Unit, consisting of pianist John Hicks, drummer Tatsuya Nakamura, bassists Santi Debriano or Richard Davis, and a variety of tenor saxophonists, including George Adams himself. It was recorded in 1991 and 1992.
| Tribute to George Adams | ||||
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| Studio album by New York Unit | ||||
| Released | 1993 | |||
| Recorded | December 16, 1991, June 15, November 17, 1992 | |||
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| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Paddle Wheel | |||
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Recording and music
edit"Georgia on My Mind" was recorded at Music Inn in Tokyo on December 16, 1991; the musicians were George Adams (tenor sax), John Hicks (piano), Richard Davis (bass), and Tatsuya Nakamura (drums).[1][2] The next session was at Sear Sound, New York City, on June 15, 1992, with Dan Faulk (tenor sax), Hicks, Davis, and Nakamura.[1][2] The final session was also at Sear Sound, on November 17, 1992, with Javon Jackson (tenor sax), Hicks, Santi Debriano (bass), and Nakamura.[1][2]
Release
editTribute to George Adams was released by Paddle Wheel Records.[1]
Track listing
edit- "Exodus"
- "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"
- "Fly Me to the Moon"
- "Moritat"
- "Straight, No Chaser"
- "Moment's Notice"
- "Gospel Blues"
- "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby"
- "Mr P. C."
- "Georgia on My Mind"
Personnel
edit- Javon Jackson – tenor sax (tracks 1, 2, 4–7)
- Dan Faulk – tenor sax (tracks 8, 9)
- George Adams – tenor sax (track 10)
- John Hicks – piano
- Santi Debriano – bass (tracks 1–7)
- Richard Davis – bass (tracks 8–10)
- Tatsuya Nakamura – drums