Ephemera (album)

Ephemera
Studio album by Pepper Adams Quartet
Released	1974
Recorded	September 10, 1973
Studio	EMI Studios, Manchester Square, London, England
Genre	Jazz
Label	Spotlite SPJ PA6
Producer	Tony Williams
Pepper Adams chronology
Encounter! (1968) Ephemera (1974) Julian (1975)

Ephemera, is an album by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams which was recorded in London in 1973 and originally released on the Spotlite label.^[1][2][3]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[5]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Adams performs four of his obscure originals (most memorable is the melodic title cut), Thad Jones' "Quiet Lady," "Jitterbug Waltz" and a romping version of Bud Powell's classic "Bouncing With Bud." A fine example of the deep-toned baritonist at his best. ".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Pepper Adams except where noted.

1. "Ephemera" – 7:15
2. "Bouncing with Bud" (Bud Powell) – 10:55
3. "Civilization and Its Discontents" – 6:11
4. "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) – 6:17
5. "Quiet Lady" (Thad Jones) – 9:23
6. "Patrice" – 6:09
7. "Hellure (How Are You're)" – 4:56

Personnel

• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
• Roland Hanna – piano
• George Mraz – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums

References

1. Pepper Adams discography accessed February 22, 2017
2. Pepper Adams catalog accessed February 22, 2017
3. Encilopedia del Jazz: Pepper Adams accessed May 10, 2017
4. Yanow, Scott. Pepper Adams Epemera – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
5. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 4. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.