Breakthrough

Breakthrough is an album by the Don Pullen-George Adams Quartet recorded in 1986 for the Blue Note label. Reception The AllMusic review by Richard S. Ginell stated: "Throughout the record, the band's creativity burns at white heat, making this disc a good first choice for newcomers to Pullen". Track listing All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated "Mr. Smoothie" (George Adams) - 6:07 "Just Foolin' Around" - 6:20 "Song From the Old Country" - 8:13 "We've Been Here All the Time" - 9:09 "A Time for Sobriety" (Adams) - 9:43 "The Necessary Blues (or: Thank You Very Much Mr Monk)" - 13:35 Bonus track on CD only Recorded at RCA Studio A in New York City on April 30, 1986 Personnel Don Pullen – piano George Adams – tenor saxophone Cameron Brown – bass Dannie Richmond – drums