''Breakthrough'' is an album by the

Don Pullen Don Gabriel Pullen (December 25, 1941 – April 22, 1995) was an American jazz pianist and organist. Pullen developed a strikingly individual style throughout his career. He composed pieces ranging from blues to bebop and modern jazz. The great ...

- George Adams Quartet recorded in 1986 for the

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Reception

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review by Richard S. Ginell stated: "Throughout the record, the band's creativity burns at white heat, making this disc a good first choice for newcomers to Pullen".Ginell, R. S
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Track listing

:''All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated'' # "Mr. Smoothie" (George Adams) - 6:07 # "Just Foolin' Around" - 6:20 # "Song From the Old Country" - 8:13 # "We've Been Here All the Time" - 9:09 # "A Time for Sobriety" (Adams) - 9:43 # "The Necessary Blues (or: Thank You Very Much Mr Monk)" - 13:35 Bonus track on CD only **Recorded at RCA Studio A in New York City on April 30, 1986

Personnel

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Dannie Richmond Charles Daniel Richmond (December 15, 1931 – March 16, 1988) was an American jazz drummer who is best known for his work with Charles Mingus. He also worked with Joe Cocker, Elton John and Mark-Almond. Biography Richmond was born Charles ...

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Breakthrough (George Adams and Don Pullen album) Blue Note Records albums Don Pullen albums George Adams (musician) albums 1986 albums Collaborative albums