Three Little Words – 1978
Pepper Adams
The baritonist sits in with the Bill Evans Trio
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Pepper Adams (1930-86) was one of the top baritone-saxophonists in jazz history, displaying a much darker tone and a more guttural approach than that of Gerry Mulligan.
Adams could always swing hard, playing with the fluidity of an alto-saxophonist as he shows on this version of “Three Little Words.”
The baritonist is joined by the Bill Evans Trio which at the time also included bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Philly Joe Jones.
Evans does not solo and is content to accompany the other players.
Adams takes a long solo, Johnson has a short spot, and Philly Joe Jones is in top form for his statement.
-Scott Yanow
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