Hand to Hand (album) explained

Hand to Hand is an album by the American jazz saxophonist George Adams and drummer Dannie Richmond recorded in 1980 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 2½ stars.^[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "Hand to Hand was another co-led session, cementing what was to be another important association, with Mingus's favourite drummer, Dannie Richmond ".^[3]

Track listing

1. "The Cloocker" (Hugh Lawson) - 9:08
2. "Yamani's Passion" (George Adams) - 10:55
3. "For Dee J." (Dannie Richmond) - 8:07
4. "Joobubie" (Hugh Lawson) - 11:20

• Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on February 13 & 14, 1980

Personnel

• George Adams – tenor saxophone, flute
• Dannie Richmond – drums
• Jimmy Knepper - trombone
• Hugh Lawson – piano
• Mike Richmond – bass

Notes and References

1. http://go54321.tripod.com/ga/session.html George Adams discography
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/hand-to-hand-main-entry-r134230 Allmusic Review
3. Book: Cook, Richard. Richard Cook (journalist). Brian Morton. Brian Morton (Scottish writer). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. 1992. 8th. The Penguin Guide to Jazz. 2006. Penguin. London. 978-0-141-02327-4. 7. registration.