Pepper Adams Catalog
1957 (age 27)
Pepper Adams Quintet Mode MOD-LP 112 1957
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 1957
| Unforgettable | |
| Baubles, Bangles And Beads | |
| Freddie Froo | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| Muezzin |
** also released on Pepper Adams 5, Interlude MO 502 in 1959, ST 1002. and on V.S.O.P. #5, #5 CD. and on My One And Only Love, West Wind (G) WW 2053 in 1990.
Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 3: Blowin' The Blues World Pacific JWC-512 1959
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| Four Funky Folk |
Pepper Adams - Critics' Choice World Pacific PJM-407 1958
Lee Katzman, trumpet #1,3-6; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 23, 1957
| 1. | Minor Mishap |
| 2. | Blackout Blues |
| 3. | High Step |
| 4. | Zec |
| 5. | Alone Together |
| 6. | 50-21 |
** also released on World Pacific WPM-407 in 1958.
The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams Regent RMG-6066 1958
Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 19, 1957
| Bloos, Blooze, Blues | |
| Seein' Red | |
| Like...What Is This? | |
| Skippy |
** also released on Savoy MG 12211 in 1969, Jazz SV-0198 in 1992. and on Pure Pepper, Savoy Jazz SJL 1142 in 1984.
Pepper Adams - Pure Pepper Savoy Jazz SJL 1142 1984
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 19, 1957
| Seein' Red (alternate) |
** originally released on The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams, Regent RMG-6066 in 1958 + 1 bonus track.
1958
The Pepper-Knepper Quintet With Pepper Adams & Jimmy Knepper Metrojazz E1004 1958
Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano, organ; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Beltone Studios, NYC, March 25, 1958
| 58-XY-413ST | Minor Catastrophe |
| 58-XY-414ST | All Too Soon |
| 58-XY-416ST | Beaubien |
| 58-XY-417ST | Adams In The Apple |
| 58-XY-419ST | Riverside Drive |
| 58-XY-418ST | I Didn't Know About You |
| 58-XY-415ST | Primrose Path |
** also released on Metrojazz SE1004 in 1959.
Pepper Adams Quintet - 10 To 4 At The 5 Spot Riverside RLP 12-265 1958
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,3-5; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Five Spot Cafe, NYC, April 15, 1958
| 1. | 'Tis (theme) |
| 2. | You're My Thrill |
| 3. | The Long Two/Four |
| 4. | Hastings Street Bounce |
| 5. | Yourna |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-031 in 1982, OJCCD-031-2 in 1993.
** part of Donald Byrd - Young Byrd, Milestone M-47044 in 1977.
1960 (age 30)
Pepper Adams, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Tommy Flanagan, "Hey" Lewis, Paul Chambers - Motor City Scene Bethlehem BCP-6056 1961
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes as "Hey" Lewis, drums.
NYC, 1960
| Stardust | |
| Philson | |
| Trio | |
| Libeccio | |
| Bitty Ditty |
1961
Pepper Adams/Donald Byrd Quintet - Out Of This World Warwick W 2041 1961
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Teddy Charles as Jinx Jingles, vibes #3; Herbie Hancock, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
NYC, early 1961
| 1. | Out Of This World |
| 2. | Curro's |
| 3. 61WA71 | It's A Beautiful Evening |
| 4. 61WA70 | Mr. Lucky Theme |
| 5. | Bird House |
| 6. | Day Dreams |
** also released on Warwick W 2041 ST in 1961.
Donald Byrd With Herbie Hancock - Takin' Care Of Business TCB LP 1002 1976
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.
NYC, early 1961
| Curro's | |
| It's A Beautiful Evening | |
| Mr. Lucky Theme | |
| Out Of This World | |
| Bird House | |
| Day Dreams |
Jammin' With Herbie Hancock TCB LP 1006 1970
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
NYC, early 1961
| Curro's (as Jammin' With Herbie) | |
| Bird House (as Herbie's Blues) | |
| Mr. Lucky Theme (as Rock Your Soul) | |
| Out Of This World (as T.C.B. With Herbie) | |
| Day Dreams (as Soul Power) | |
| I'm An Old Cowhand (as Cat Call) |
** also released on Jammin' With Herbie, Happy Bird (G) B 90172 in 1984.
Pepper Adams/Donald Byrd Quintet - Out Of This World Vol. 2 Warwick (Sp) W 2041-2 1988
same session.
NYC, early 1961
| I'm An Old Cowhand (unreleased) | |
| Day Dreams (alternate take) | |
| Out Of This World (alternate take) | |
| Mr. Lucky (alternate take) | |
| Curro's (alternate take) | |
| Byrd House (alternate take) |
1963
Pepper Adams Plays The Compositions Of Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop WSJS 219
Thad Jones, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Dannie Richmond as Danny Richman, drums.
NYC, September 9, 1963
| Fables Of Faubus | |
| Black Light | |
| Song With Orange | |
| Carolyn | |
| Incarnation | |
| Strollin' Honies |
Thad Jones, trumpet; Bennie Powell, trombone; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Dannie Richmond as Danny Richman, drums.
NYC, September 12, 1963
| Better Git In Your Soul | |
| Portrait | |
| Haitian Fight Song |
1968
Pepper Adams - Encounter! Prestige PRST 7677 1969
Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 11-12, 1968
| Inanout | |
| Star-Crossed Lovers | |
| Cindy's Tune | |
| Serenity | |
| Elusive | |
| I've Just Seen Her | |
| Punjab | |
| Verdandi |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-892-2 in 1996.
1973 (age 43)
Pepper Adams Quartet - Ephemera Spotlite (E) SPJLP 6 (PA 6) 1974
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Roland Hanna, piano; George Mraz, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
London, England, September 10, 1973
| Ephemera | |
| Bouncing With Bud | |
| Civilization And It's Discontents | |
| Jitterbug Waltz | |
| Quiet Lady | |
| Patrice | |
| Hellure (How Are You're) |
** also released on Zim ZLS 2000 in 1974.
1975
Pepper Adams - Julian Enja (G) 2060 1976
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Walter Norris, piano; George Mraz, bass; Makaya Ntshoko, drums.
Domicile, Munich, West Germany, August 13, 1975
| Jirge | |
| Julian | |
| Spacemaker | |
| Ad Astra | |
| Three And One | |
| 'Tis |
** also released on Enja (G) ENJ-9115 2; Inner City IC 3014 in 1976.
Pepper Adams - Julian Enja (G) ENJ-9115 2
same session.
Domicile, Munich, West Germany, August 13, 1975
| Time On My Hands | |
| Lady Luck |
** originally released on Enja (G) 2060 in 1976 + 2 bonus tracks.
Pepper Adams - Twelfth And Pingree Enja (G) 2074
same session.
Domicile, Munich, West Germany, August 13, 1975
| Twelfth And Pingree | |
| A Child Is Born | |
| Well, You Needn't | |
| Bossa Nouveau |
** also released on Enja (G) CD 2074-2. and on Pepper, Enja (G) ENJ-9079 2 in 1996.
1977
Pepper Adams - Live Just Jazz Records JJCD 1004 1995
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; John Marabuto, piano; Bob Maize, bass; Ron Marabuto, drums.
live in Half Moon Bay, CA, September 18, 1977
| Dewey Square | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Bossa Nouveau | |
| How Long Has This Been Going On | |
| Blues Out |
Pepper Adams Quartet - Live In Europe Impro (F) 02 1977
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Georges Arvanitas, piano; Jacky Samson, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.
L'Alhambra, Bordeaux, France, November 4, 1977
| Bossa Nouveau | |
| Ephemera | |
| Min And Maj Blues | |
| Body And Soul |
** also released on Pepper Adams And Georges Arvanitas Trio - Live In Europe, Impro (F) 02 (CD) in 2009. and on Sun (F) SR 115.
Pepper Adams And Georges Arvanitas Trio - Live In Europe Impro (F) 02 (CD) 2009
same session.
L'Alhambra, Bordeaux, France, November 4, 1977
| Dear Old Stockholm |
** originally released on Pepper Adams Quartet - Live In Europe, Impro (F) 02 in 1977 + 1 bonus track.
1978
Pepper Adams - Reflectory Muse MR 5182 1978
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Roland Hanna, piano; George Mraz, bass; Billy Hart, drums.
CI Recording, NYC, June 14, 1978
| Reflectory | |
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| Etude Diabolique | |
| Claudette's Way | |
| I Carry Your Heart | |
| That's All |
1979
Pepper Adams And Barry Altschul - Be-Bop? Musica (F) MUS. 3014 1979
Jean-Pierre Debarbat, flute, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone sax, sax, reeds; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Siegfried Kessler, piano; Jacques Vidal, bass; Barry Altschul, drums.
Paris, France, 1979
| Woody'n You | |
| Neuftemps | |
| You Can't Name You | |
| Julian | |
| Valse Celtique |
1980 (age 50)
Pepper Adams - The Master Muse MR 5213 1980
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Mraz, bass; Leroy Williams, drums.
Downtown Sound, NYC, March 11, 1980
| Enchilada Baby | |
| Chelsea Bridge | |
| Bossallegro | |
| Rue Serpente | |
| Lovers Of Their Time | |
| My Shining Hour |
** also released on Muse MCD 5213 in 1990s?.
1981
Pepper Adams - Urban Dreams Palo Alto Jazz PA 8009 1981
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; George Mraz, bass; Billy Hart, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 30, 1981
| Dexter Rides Again | |
| Urban Dreams | |
| Three Little Words | |
| Time On My Hands | |
| Pent Up House | |
| Trentino |
** also released on Quicksilver QS 4006 in 1980s; Quicksilver QSCD 4006 in 2003.
1983
Pepper Adams - California Cookin' Interplay IPCD 8608-2 1992
Ted Curson, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, March 26, 1983
| Waltz For Celtiste | |
| Summertime | |
| Last Resort | |
| Now In Our Lives | |
| Oleo | |
| Doctor Deep |
Pepper Adams - Live At Fat Tuesday's Uptown UP 27.16 1984
Kenny Wheeler, trumpet, flugelhorn; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Clint Houston, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Fat Tuesday's, NYC, August 19 and 20, 1983
| Conjuraction | |
| Alone Together | |
| Diabolique II | |
| Dr. Deep | |
| Old Dallad | |
| Dobbin / 'Tis |
1985
Pepper Adams/Frank Foster - Generations Muse MR 5313 1985
Vinnie Cutro, trumpet #1; Frank Foster, tenor, soprano sax #1-3,5-7; James L. Dean, tenor, alto sax, clarinet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1-5; Noreen Grey, piano; Earl Sauls, bass; Glenn Davis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 25, 1985
| 1. | Generations |
| 2. | Dance Of Infidels |
| 3. | Stable Mates |
| 4. | Titter Pipes |
| 5. | Mood In Question (clarinet & piano duo) |
| 6. | Milestones |
| 7. | Inventory |
Pepper Adams - The Adams Effect Uptown UP 27.31 1988
Frank Foster, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Billy Hart, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25 and 26, 1985
| Binary | |
| Now In Our Lives | |
| Valse Celtique | |
| Dylan's Delight | |
| How I Spent The Night | |
| Claudette's Way |
** also released on Uptown UPCD 27.31 in 1988.
Pepper Adams - The Adams Effect Uptown UPCD 27.31 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25 and 26, 1985
| Now In Our Lives (long) |
** originally released on Uptown UP 27.31 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.