George Adams & Don Pullen – Don't Lose Control (Vinyl LP | IT Original | 1980)

George Adams & Don Pullen – Don't Lose Control is an album by the quartet led by tenor saxophonist George Adams and pianist Don Pullen, with Cameron Brown on bass and Dannie Richmond on drums. It was recorded on November 2 and 3, 1979 at Teatro Ciak in Milan, produced by Giovanni Bonandrini, and released in 1980 on the Italian label Soul Note (cat. no. SN 1004). Adams, Pullen and Richmond had previously played together with Charles Mingus; the quartet combines blues and hard bop with free, expressive passages. This copy is the 1980 Italian original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Soul Note SN 1004
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: IT original
• Country: Italy
• Year of this pressing: 1980
• 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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Autumn Song (George Adams)
2. Don't Lose Control (George Adams)
3. Remember? (Don Pullen)

Side B

1. Double Arc Jake (Don Pullen)
2. Places & Faces (George Adams)

Personnel

George Adams (tenor saxophone), Don Pullen (piano), Cameron Brown (bass), Dannie Richmond (drums). Producer: Giovanni Bonandrini. Recorded on November 2 and 3, 1979 at Teatro Ciak, Milan.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1980 Italian first edition on Soul Note with catalogue number SN 1004, one of the label's first releases.

How did the musicians know each other?
George Adams, Don Pullen and Dannie Richmond played together in Charles Mingus's band in the mid-1970s. After his death they continued working together as their own quartet.

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

Do you have more George Adams & Don Pullen records?
Yes, for example George Adams Don Pullen Quartet – Life Line, City Gates and Melodic Excursions. More titles are in our Jazz collection.