Melodic Excursions is an album by American jazz saxophonist George Adams and pianist Don Pullen Quartet recorded in 1982 for the Dutch Timeless label.[1]

Melodic Excursions
Studio album by George Adams & Don Pullen
Released	1982
Recorded	June 6 & 9, 1982
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:37
Label	Timeless
Don Pullen chronology
Life Line (1981) Melodic Excursions (1982) City Gates (1983)
George Adams chronology
'Life Line (1981) (1981) '''''Melodic Excursions (1982) (1982) 'Gentleman's Agreement (1983) (1983)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Steve Loewy awarded the album 3½ stars stating "Both Pullen and Adams fans should be satisfied with this effort, as each performer shines. While the recording may sometimes lack the seriousness that some might prefer from these giants of the genre, it's clearly one of their best group efforts".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated

1. "The Calling" – 6:36
2. "God Has Smiled on Me" (Traditional) – 3:23
3. "Kahji" – 6:00
4. "Playground Uptown and Downtown" (George Adams) – 4:50
5. "Decisions" – 6:50
6. "Reflexions Inward" (George Adams) – 4:24
7. "Resolutions of Conflicts" (George Adams) – 6:32

• Recorded at Soundtek Studios in New York City on June 6 & 9, 1982

Personnel

• Don Pullen – piano
• George Adams – tenor saxophone

References