Ode to Life

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.

Reception

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."

Track listing

All compositions by Don Pullen except as indicated

"The Third House on the Right" (Alberto Beserra, Guilherme Franco) – 5:00

"Paraty" (Nilson Matta) – 9:00

"El Matador" – 6:29

"Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" – 13:03

"Aseeko! (Get up and Dance!)" (Mor Thiam) – 11:59

"Anastasia/Pyramid" (Carlos Ward) – 7:06

"Variation on Ode to Life" – 6:02

Recorded in New York City on February 18 & 19, 1993

Personnel

Don Pullen – piano

Carlos Ward – alto saxophone, flute

Nilson Matta – bass

Guilherme Franco – timba, berimbau, percussion

Mor Thiam – djembe, tabula, rainsticks, wind chimes, vocals

References

Blue Note Records albums

Don Pullen albums

1993 albums