| America | ||||
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | May 24–25, June 29 and July 9–10 & 18, 1989 | |||
| Studio | A & R Recording, New York City, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 52:41 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Kazunori Sugiyama | |||
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America is an album by saxophonist George Adams which was recorded in 1989 and released on the Blue Note label the following year. [1] [2] [3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| Los Angeles Times |  [5] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "This is one of tenor saxophonist George Adams' funnest records. He takes eight songs, all of which now qualify as American folk songs (along with two originals), and gives them melodic but inventive treatments. "... This CD is accessible, patriotic, and a highly recommended and continually surprising set". [4] In the Los Angeles Times, Don Heckman called it "an unusual contemporary jazz outing" and wrote "Tenor saxophonist Adams takes an interesting risk with this collection of songs from what he calls the "mainstream of Americana." ... For the most part, it pays off. Adams' big blowzy sound and brusquely rhythmic articulation bring a vigorous, almost folk-like slant to these familiar songs". [5]
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Lee Konitz Meets Warne Marsh Again is a live album by American jazz saxophonists Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh recorded at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in 1976 and released on the Pausa label.
Worshippers Come Nigh is the fourth album led by saxophonist Charles Brackeen which was recorded in 1987 and released on the Swedish Silkheart label.
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Live in Hollywood, is a live album by saxophonist Warne Marsh recorded in 1952 and originally released on the Xanadu label in 1979.
Basics is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1987 and released on the Muse label in 1989.
More Sightings is an album by saxophonist George Adams and trumpeter Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson which was recorded in Switzerland in 1984 and released on the Enja label.
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