George Adams|Don Pullen Quartet - City Gates (Vinyl LP) NE 1984

George Adams/Don Pullen Quartet – City Gates is an album by the quartet of tenor saxophonist George Adams and pianist Don Pullen, released in 1984 on the Dutch label Timeless (cat. no. SJP 181). It was recorded on March 27 and 28, 1983 at Studio 44 in Monster, Netherlands, and produced by Wim Wigt. With Cameron Brown on bass and Dannie Richmond on drums, the band plays two pieces by Adams, two by Pullen and a spiritual; "Mingus Metamorphosis" nods to the time Adams, Pullen and Richmond spent with Charles Mingus. This copy is the 1984 Dutch original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Timeless SJP 181
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: NL original
• Country: Netherlands
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Jazz, Post Bop, Free Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH653).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Mingus Metamorphosis (George Adams)
2. Samba For Now (Don Pullen)

Side B

1. Thank You Very Much Mr. Monk (Don Pullen)
2. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen (Traditional, arr. Pullen/Adams)
3. City Gates (George Adams)

Personnel

George Adams (tenor saxophone, flute), Don Pullen (piano), Cameron Brown (bass), Dannie Richmond (drums). Produced by Wim Wigt; recorded by Max Bolleman at Studio 44, Monster, March 27–28, 1983.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1984 Dutch first edition on Timeless, cat. no. SJP 181.

When was the album recorded?
On March 27 and 28, 1983, about a year before release.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more George Adams and Don Pullen records?
Yes, for example Life Line, Melodic Excursions and Don't Lose Control. More titles are in our Jazz collection.