George Adams – Sound Suggestions (Vinyl LP)

George Adams – Sound Suggestions is an album by tenor saxophonist George Adams, released in 1979 on ECM Records (cat. no. ECM 1141). It was recorded in May 1979 at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, produced by Manfred Eicher with Martin Wieland as engineer. Adams, known from Charles Mingus' band, leads a sextet with Kenny Wheeler, Heinz Sauer, Richie Beirach, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette; the compositions are by Adams, Wheeler and Sauer. This copy is the 1979 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1141
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year of release: 1979
• Genre: Jazz, Contemporary 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 (item number SH356).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Baba (Kenny Wheeler)
2. Imani's Dance (George Adams)

Side B

1. Stay Informed (Heinz Sauer)
2. Got Somethin' Good For You (George Adams)
3. A Spire (Kenny Wheeler)

Personnel

George Adams (tenor saxophone, vocals), Heinz Sauer (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet, flugelhorn), Richie Beirach (piano), Dave Holland (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums). Producer: Manfred Eicher, engineer: Martin Wieland. Recorded May 1979 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1979 German first edition on ECM, cat. no. ECM 1141.

Who is George Adams?
George Adams (1940–1992) was an American tenor saxophonist who played in Charles Mingus' band in the 1970s and later co-led a long-running quartet with Don Pullen. On "Sound Suggestions" he plays with musicians from the ECM circle such as Kenny Wheeler and Dave Holland.

What do Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means nearly new, with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of wear that barely affect the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there more records by George Adams?
Yes, for example George Adams Don Pullen Quartet – Life Line, City Gates or George Adams - Dannie Richmond – Hand To Hand. You will find more titles in our Jazz category.