Generations is an album by saxophonists Pepper Adams and Frank Foster which was recorded and released on the Muse label in 1985.Pepper Adams Catalog accessed May 9, 2017Jazzlists: Uptown Records discography accessed May 9, 2017Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5300 to 5349 accessed February 22, 2017Encilopedia del Jazz: Pepper Adams accessed May 10, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review states "Baritonist Pepper Adams gets first billing on this record but he is actually only on four of the seven cuts. James L. Dean (who is heard on tenor, alto and clarinet) organized the session and it is largely his date despite the presence of Adams, tenor-saxophonist Frank Foster and a fine (if obscure) rhythm section. ... Overall the modern hard bop music is quite successful, but this album should have come out under Dean's name.".
Track listing All compositions by James L. Dean except where noted "Generations" – 7:42 "Dance of Infidels" (Bud Powell) – 10:49 "Stable Mates" (Benny Golson) – 5:15 "Titter Pipes" (Tommy Newsom) – 5:30 "Mood in Question" (Artie Shaw) – 4:20 "Milestones" (Miles Davis) – 5:30 "Inventory" – 5:45
Personnel Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone (tracks 1–4) Frank Foster – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone (tracks 1–3, 6 & 7) James L. Dean – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet Vinnie Cutro – trumpet (track 1) Noreen Grey – piano Earl Sauls – bass (tracks 1–4, 6 & 7) Glenn Davis – drums (tracks 1–4, 6 & 7)
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