Don Pullen - Tomorrow's Promises (1977)

Tracklist

1 Big Alice
2 Autumn Song
3 Poodie Pie
4 Kadji
5 Last Year's Lies and Tomorrow's Promises
6 Let's Be Friends

This early Don Pullen recording helped introduce him to jazz listeners. The pianist is heard in a variety of settings including a duet with multireedist George Adams on "Last Year's Lies and Tomorrow's Promises," and in two groups with Adams and trumpeter Hannibal Marvin Peterson. Actually the most accessible and memorable piece is the rollicking "Big Alice" which also features violinist Michal Urbaniak and trumpeter Randy Brecker. Pullen, a very rhythmic avant-gardist who can play inside or outside, was well-served by this release. ~ Scott Yanow