| Ode to Life | ||||
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| Released | 1993 | |||
| Recorded | February 18 & 19, 1993 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 58:39 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Joanne Jiminez | |||
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Ode to Life is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen and the African-Brazilian Connection recorded in 1993 for the Blue Note label. [1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating "The music is more subdued than is usual on a Pullen disc, with the harmonies being less dissonant and the mood often melancholy and reflective but occasionally joyous. This is one of Pullen's more accessible and introspective sessions." [2]
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Children is an album by David Murray released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1984. It features performances by Murray, guitarist James "Blood" Ulmer, keyboardist Don Pullen, bassist Lonnie Plaxico and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith.
Death and the Flower is an album recorded by Keith Jarrett in October 1974 during two sessions that also produced Back Hand. Released in 1975, the disc features the pianist's "American Quartet" with percussionist Guilherme Franco.
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New Beginnings is an album by the American jazz pianist Don Pullen, recorded in 1988. It was released in 1989 by Blue Note Records.
Kele Mou Bana is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen and the African-Brazilian Connection recorded in 1990 for the Blue Note label.
Live...Again: Live at Montreux is a live album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen and the African-Brazilian Connection recorded in 1993 at the Montreux Jazz Festival for the Blue Note label.
Solo Piano Album is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen recorded in 1975 for the Canadian Sackville label. In 2014 Delmark Records, which purchased the catalog of the Sackville label, reissued the album under the title Richard's Tune with two bonus tracks.
Tomorrow's Promises is an album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen recorded in 1976 and 1977 and released on the Atlantic label.
Montreux Concert is a live album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen recorded in 1977 at the Montreux Jazz Festival and released on the Atlantic label.
Don't Lose Control is a live album by American jazz pianist Don Pullen and saxophonist George Adams recorded in 1979 for the Italian Soul Note label.
The Moontrane is the third album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1974 and released on the Muse label. The Moontrane was released as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions by Mosaic Records in 2013.
Continuum is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label.
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