''Julian'', is a live album by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams which was recorded in Munich in 1975 and originally released on the

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Recorded five days before Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's death, the title cut of this album was retitled and dedicated to the late altoist. The powerful baritonist Pepper Adams is well showcased ... in typically excellent form, playing intense solos that push but stay within the boundaries of hard bop". In '' JazzTimes'', Miles Jordan wrote "The caliber of musicianship and the intricately worked-out tunes raise this performance far above a routine club gig". In ''

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'', Lee Prosser stated "''Julian'' is an example of mainstream jazz at its timeless best, helmed by a neglected master of one of The Big Horns".Prosser, L
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Track listing

All compositions by Pepper Adams except where noted. # "Jirge" – 9:00 # "Julian" (George Mraz, Pepper Adams) – 7:13 # "Spacemaker" (Walter Norris) – 6:01 # "Ad Astra" – 7:41 # "Three and One" ( Thad Jones) – 10:21 # "'Tis" (Jones) – 3:02 # " Time on My Hands" ( Vincent Youmans, Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon) – 10:24 Bonus track on CD reissue # "Lady Luck" (Jones) – 7:11 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

* Pepper Adams –

baritone saxophone The baritone saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of instruments, larger (and lower-pitched) than the tenor saxophone, but smaller (and higher-pitched) than the bass. It is the lowest-pitched saxophone in common use - the bass, contra ...

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– piano * George Mraz –

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* Makaya Ntshoko –

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References

{{Pepper Adams Pepper Adams live albums 1976 live albums Enja Records live albums