Critics' Choice (album)


Critics' Choice is an album led by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams which was recorded in 1957 and originally released on the World Pacific label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "During a time when Gerry Mulligan's cool-toned baritone was very influential, Adams rose to prominence with a harder and bigger sound, much more hard bop than cool. This relatively obscure release, originally an LP for the World Pacific label, finds the baritonist in Los Angeles matching his hard-driving style with several players identified with West Coast cool jazz.... Adams was one of the most consistent of all jazzmen; he never seemed to make an unworthy record, so he is in typically fine form throughout this freewheeling hard bop set".

Track listing

All compositions by Pepper Adams except where noted.
  1. "Minor Mishap" – 6:28
  2. "Blackout Blues" – 4:58
  3. "High Step" – 8:44
  4. "Zec" – 6:35
  5. "Alone Together" – 5:51
  6. "50-21" – 8:12
  7. "Four Funky People" – 4:56 Bonus track on CD reissue

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